The Steelers are running all over the Browns and have a 20–6 lead at halftime.
Pittsburgh has rushed for 160 yards, averaging a whopping 8.9 yards per carry to build a lead. Jaylen Warren — who is celebrating his 28th birthday on Sunday — has 102 yards on 10 carries, including a 51-yard rush. Rico Dowdle has also performed well, gaining 57 yards on seven carries with a touchdown.
The only thing that’s hurt the Steelers’ rushing average is the end of the field. Pat Freiermuth was tush pushed into the end zone for a 1-yard score at the end of the first half.
The Steelers got on the board early with Dowdle’s 9-yard touchdown, which came after Deshaun Watson lost a fumble on Cleveland’s second possession.
Chris Boswell, who missed a 57-yard field goal on Pittsburgh’s first drive, hit from 20 yards and 37 yards in the second quarter.
Aaron Rodgers has completed 9-of-16 for 95 yards.
The Steelers’ defense has stifled Watson, who has completed 9-of-13 passes for 107 yards. He’s been sacked four times.
The Browns had -1 yards of total offense at the end of the first quarter. The club finished the first half with six first downs, 113 yards, and 2-of-6 on third down.
On the injury front, Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell is questionable to return after going down late in the second quarter.
The Steelers will have a chance to double up, as they’ll receive the second-half kickoff.