Steelers score in second half to narrow gap against Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers scored their first touchdown of the second half through tight end Darnell Washington, closing the deficit to 21-16 against the Cleveland Browns with over 10 minutes remaining in the game. This followed an interception by Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson that allowed Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to connect on a 21-yard touchdown pass. Pittsburgh attempted a two-point conversion but was unsuccessful. Cleveland extended their lead to eight points with a field goal, making it 24-16 with 6:37 left in the match. Rodgers has been sacked five times during the game, the most since 2024 with the New York Jets.
- •Steelers trailing 24-16 with under 7 minutes remaining
- •Darnell Washington scores 21-yard touchdown pass
- •Aaron Rodgers has been sacked five times
- •Browns' DeShaun Watson intercepted prior to Steelers' touchdown
- •Cleveland adds field goal to extend lead to eight points
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Steelers finally score in second half to cut deficit vs Browns
"Steelers tight end Darnell Washington scored Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the second half to make it a one-score game against the Cleveland Browns.
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