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The Cleveland Browns held on to defeat the Steelers on Sunday, 13-6, giving rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders a milestone victory in his rookie season and forcing a battle for the AFC North division title between Pittsburgh and the Baltimore Ravens.
On the final play of the Steelers game, NFL fans demanded a penalty flag.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (David Richard/AP Photo)
Aaron Rodgers hoped to find receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the end zone for the go-ahead score with 21 seconds left. However, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward was on Valdes-Scantling to break up the play and help Cleveland seal the victory.
Ward appeared to jump with Valdes-Scantling simultaneously, raising his arms as the pass came into Rodgers’ intended target. Ward did not look at the ball and there appeared to be contact between him and the receiver when the ball went in.
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No flags were thrown on the play and Cleveland emerged victorious. Fans wondered why there was no defensive pass interference during the play.
Despite two tough interceptions, Sanders did enough to keep the Browns in front. He found Harold Fannin Jr. for a 28-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Kicker Andre Szmyt made two field goals and that was all the Browns needed.
Sanders was 17 of 23 with 186 passing yards and was sacked twice.
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) and safety Donovan McMillon (31) celebrate after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)
Rodgers, who was without his primary target in DK Metcalf, finished 21 of 39 for 168 yards. He made a pinpoint pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth to keep the Steelers’ final drive alive. The team just couldn’t get it done in the final seconds.
Freiermuth had three catches for 63 yards.
The Steelers’ loss means they will face the Ravens for the division title and a playoff spot in the Week 18 finale.
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Baltimore emerged victorious in its confrontation against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday evening. The team used Derrick Henry extensively, who scored four touchdowns.
The Steelers won the previous game against the Ravens, 27-22, in Week 14.
