The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 13-10 in Week 11 of the NFL season. As expected, this matchup was a defensive struggle throughout, but Browns rookie QB Dorian-Thompson Robinson did enough to guide his team into field goal position in the final minutes. Dustin Hopkins knocked in the game-winning field goal from there to seal the victory for Cleveland.
This was a pivotal matchup in terms of the playoff implications for the AFC. With the win, Cleveland checks in at second place in the division with a 7-3 record after Sunday’s win, which puts them in firm contention for a wild card spot and within striking distance for the AFC North title. The Baltimore Ravens still lead the AFC North with an 8-3 record after picking up a 34-20 win at the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football of Week 11.
Pittsburgh is in third in the AFC North at 6-4, which is right on the fringe of playoff consideration as things stand — but they would also own a wild card spot if the season ended in Week 11. The Bengals are in fourth place in the AFC North with a 5-5 record, which is on the outside of the playoff bracket looking in.
The Steelers have a divisional matchup at the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday, which is a winnable game, especially considering that the Bengals will be playing without QB Joe Burrow the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, the Browns will hit the road to face the Denver Broncos next Sunday while continuing to operate without starting QB Deshaun Watson, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 10.