Ah, the Steelers’ recent escapade against the Browns—a game that had it all: snow, drama, and enough questionable decisions to fill a season of reality TV. Let’s break down the standout performances and the not-so-stellar moments from this frosty fiasco.
Winners:
- Russell Wilson’s Arm:
- Stat Line: 21 completions on 28 attempts, 270 yards, 1 touchdown.
- Analysis: Wilson’s arm was on point, slicing through the snowy Cleveland air with precision. It’s almost as if he was trying to prove that the cold never bothered him anyway. Too bad the rest of the team didn’t get the memo.
- Calvin Austin III:
- Stat Line: 3 receptions, 51 yards, 1 touchdown.
- Analysis: Austin made the most of his limited opportunities, turning three catches into a respectable 51 yards and a touchdown. Imagine what he could do if he were targeted more than a handful of times.
- T.J. Watt:
- Stat Line: 2 sacks, multiple pressures.
- Analysis: Watt put up his usual output. If only the rest of the defense had shown up to play, we might be talking about a different outcome.
Losers:
- Steelers’ Run Defense:
- Stat Line: Allowed Nick Chubb to score two touchdowns, including the game-winner.
- Analysis: The run defense was about as effective as a snowman in a sauna. Letting Chubb waltz into the end zone not once, but twice? It’s like they were auditioning for a role as turnstiles.
- Coaching Decisions:
- Stat Line: Questionable play-calling in critical moments.
- Analysis: The coaching staff’s play-calling was a questionable one. Running the ball in the snow? Nah, let’s keep airing it out.
- Clock Management:
- Stat Line: Failed 4th quarter time mgmt.
- Analysis: Tomlin’s nemesis, time, showed up again and won this battle
