Nick Chubb ran for a two-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19 on Thursday night, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak.
Chubb’s score came in his first game against the AFC North-leading Steelers (8-3) since the running back suffered a season-ending left knee injury during a carry in Pittsburgh last year.
The Browns (3-8) had built a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and trailed 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 left after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman knocked down a 16-yarder.
As the snow piled up and covered the yard lines on the field, Cleveland’s Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy at the Pittsburgh 9. Two plays later, Chubb burst into the end zone.
The Steelers had one last chance, but quarterback Russell Wilson’s Hail Mary shot was batted down by Browns safety Grant Delpit in the end zone on the final play, sparking a wild celebration at Huntington Bank Field.
In the midst of a disastrous season, beating the Steelers eased the pressure on coach Kevin Stefanski and gave Cleveland fans something to enjoy.