CLEVELAND -- With a chance to clinch the AFC North crown, the Pittsburgh Steelers were held out of the end zone in a 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Playing without suspended star wideout D.K. Metcalf, the Steelers offense was lifeless all afternoon long.

Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. After a scoreless opening quarter and a tightly contested first half, Pittsburgh seized control with touchdowns on four straight drives.

It's "Monday Night Football" from frigid Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh where the Miami Dolphins (6-7) are hoping to keep their very slim NFL playoff hopes alive when they take on the Steelers (7-6).

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to welcome the Miami Dolphins to Pittsburgh in frigid temperatures. Over their last 13 games in temperatures 40 degrees or colder, the Dolphins have lost.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a chance to clinch the AFC North on Sunday against the lowly Cleveland Browns. They blew it, losing 13-6.

The Detroit Lions' playoff hopes took a big hit Sunday with a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field. It's the first time Detroit has lost consecutive games since October of the 2022 season.

DETROIT -- The undermanned Pittsburgh Steelers made a goal-line stand at the wire for a crucial 29-24 road victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday. The Lions had multiple touchdowns called back in the final minute due to offensive pass interference penalties, including on the final play of the game.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game from December 28, 2025 on ESPN.

USAT's Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca break down Lamar Jackson’s status and DK Metcalf’s suspension as Steelers and Ravens fight for AFC North.