PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Browns are in danger of falling out of the playoff race completely following a 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cleveland fell to 5-7 after an early 10-point lead vanished against the undermanned Steelers.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield hurt his right hand late in the first half and threw for 196 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Cleveland’s three-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt.
Devlin “Duck” Hodges threw for 212 yards with a touchdown and an interception in his second career start and the banged-up Steelers (7-5) exacted revenge for their whipping at the hands of the Browns two weeks ago with a 20-13 victory.
Pittsburgh boosted its postseason chances, thanks in large part to Hodges, who was made the starter in place of struggling Mason Rudolph.