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Steelers' Pickens slights Browns, blames loss on snow, refs

CLEVELAND -- Though the Cleveland Browns snapped the Pittsburgh Steelers' five-game winning streak with a 24-19 win Thursday night, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens downplayed the Browns' abilities and blamed the loss on heavy snow that fell throughout the game.

"Conditions played a huge, huge part in today's game," Pickens said. "I don't really think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all. I think the conditions kind of saved them today."

Pickens had an opportunity to make a late touchdown catch, but the receiver said he and Wilson couldn't connect in the end zone because of the snow.