While the Pittsburgh Steelers were in control for most of the second half against the Cleveland Browns, things got a little bit dicey after RB Cordarrelle Patterson lost a fumble and gave the Browns the ball back at midfield trailing 27-14 with 4:49 left. Two plays later, any concerns were wiped away when CB James Pierre intercepted an overthrown ball by QB Jameis Winston, and the Steelers were able to run out the clock and the Browns would never get the ball back after they muffed a punt with 3:03 left to go.
Pierre’s play was a big one to ensure the Steelers won, and Mike Tomlin wasn’t surprised that the backup corner came through, praising his work ethic and attitude in his weekly press conference.