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Nittany Package Comes Up Big in Steelers' Win over Browns
Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle combined for nearly 200 rushing yards as Pittsburgh’s defense sacked Deshaun Watson eight times.
- On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-6, moving to 6-2 and taking sole possession of first place in the AFC North with Pat Freiermuth scoring his first career rushing touchdown.
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers persuaded coach Mike McCarthy to keep the offense on the field rather than kick a short field goal, successfully converting using "The Nittany" package, a "Tush Push" variant named for former Penn State tight end Freiermuth's alma mater.
- Running backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle combined for nearly 200 yards on the ground, while Pittsburgh's defense recorded eight sacks against Deshaun Watson.
- The trust Mike McCarthy demonstrated in his players signifies a departure from nearly two decades under Mike Tomlin, fostering belief within the locker room during the first-year coaching staff's culture-building effort.
- Roster uncertainty persists ahead of the November 10 trade deadline due to injuries involving wide receivers Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson, as Pittsburgh prepares for a second-half schedule featuring the Texans and Ravens.
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Nittany Package Comes Up Big in Steelers' Win over Browns
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed after Sunday's 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns that quarterback Aaron Rodgers made the call to have tight end Pat Freiermuth sneak the ball in for a touchdown in the waning minutes of the first half.
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