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Steelers struggle in first half against Browns in primetime loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Steelers struggle in first half against Browns in primetime loss

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Cleveland Browns 27-24 in their first primetime game of the season on October 2. The Steelers' road losing streak in divisional Thursday night games continues, marking decades without a win in this setting. The offense started strong but faltered midway, while the defense improved in the second half. Key turnovers proved detrimental as the Steelers were unable to capitalize on offensive opportunities due to play-calling issues and missed chances.

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•Steelers lost their first primetime game of the year on October 2.
•Steelers' road losing streak in divisional Thursday night games extends to decades.
•Pittsburgh's offense struggled after a strong start, missing key opportunities.
•Defense forced two turnovers but could not secure the win.
•Issues with play-calling and offensive line performance hindered the team.

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10:25 PMYahoo Sports — How Did the Steelers Lose to the Browns by Halftime?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their first primetime game of the year 27-24 to division rival Cleveland Browns. This loss extends the Steelers’ bizarre losing streak in road divisional Thursday night games, which dates back to the 1950s. Pittsburgh found no balance on either side of the ball for most of the game. The offense started […] The post How Did the Steelers Lose to the Browns by Halftime? appeared first on The Lead.
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