Make no mistake about it: the defense bailed the Pittsburgh Steelers out Monday night against the Cleveland Browns in a 26-22 win in AFC North play.
Entering the fourth quarter Monday night, the Steelers trailed 22-19 to the Browns. Pittsburgh needed a spark, they just couldn’t get it from the offense. In the final 15 minutes, the Steelers generated -7 yards of offense, yet somehow won the game.
Thanks to the defense, specifically outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt. Highsmith forced a fumble on Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson and Watt scooped and scored from 16 yards out, eventually helping lift the Steelers to an ugly but gutsy win.