{"id":26461,"date":"2022-01-03T19:38:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T00:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/?p=26461"},"modified":"2022-01-04T01:38:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T06:38:50","slug":"week-17-cleveland-browns-vs-steelers-at-heinz-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/2022\/01\/03\/week-17-cleveland-browns-vs-steelers-at-heinz-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 17: Cleveland Browns vs. Steelers at Heinz Field"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates a touchdown by running back Najee Harris against the Browns in the fourth quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges the crowd after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges the crowd after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges the crowd after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a lap around the field after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a lap around the field after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger acknowledges the crowd after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a final seat on the home bench after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a final seat on the home bench after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hugs his children after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a lap around the field after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a lap around the field after defeating the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans cheer as Ben Roethlisberger runs onto the field before the Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Steelers fans tailgate in front of a sign thanking Ben Roethlisberger before his potential last home game with the Steelers on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Gold Lot 2 on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans tailgate in front of a sign thanking Ben Roethlisberger before his potential last home game with the Steelers on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Gold Lot 2 on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans tailgate before the Steelers game against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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From left, Zachary Metrosky, of Allison Park, Cullen Higgins, of Fox Chapel, and Matt Mascara, of Belle Vernon, hold up a number 7 thanking Ben Roethlisberger before his potential last home game with the Steelers on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Gold Lot 1 on the North Shore. Higgins said he made the seven out of insulation he bought from Lowes. \u201cHe\u2019s my hero,\u201d Higgins said of Roethlisberger. \u201cI\u2019ve been watching him practically my whole life.\u201d (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans walk around outside of Heinz Field before the Steelers game against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers running back Najee Harris receives the ball from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during their game against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth gets the ball past Browns safety Grant Delpit on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates after his second sack against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger talks to his team before a play against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger prepares to throw the ball on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz (46) celebrates after tight end Pat Freiermuth made a first down against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers offensive lineman John Leglue lifts wide receiver Diontae Johnson after Johnson scored a touchdown against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson holds on to the ball as he gets tackled by Browns corner back Denzel Ward on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers running back Najee Harris holds on to the ball as he gets tackled by Browns players on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud tries to get the ball past Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt sacks Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger prepares to throw the ball against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans cheer during their game against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith sacks Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans celebrate after Steelers running back Najee Harris scored a touchdown against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers running back Najee Harris runs to score a touchdown against the Browns on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebackers Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt celebrate after Highsmith sacked Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field on the North Shore. (Emily Matthews\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger heads to the locker room before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans watch as the Steelers warm up before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans watch as the Steelers warm up before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fans watch as the Steelers warm up before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enters the field for warmups before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger greets referee Brad Allen before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stretches before taking on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enters the field to take on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enters the field to take on the Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass against the Browns in the first quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans cheer for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the team takes on the Browns in the first quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers running back Najee Harris carries against Browns cornerback Denzel Ward in the first quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt sacks Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson scores a touchdown against Browns cornerback Denzel Ward in the second quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates a sack against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the second quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass against the Browns in the second quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers running back Najee Harris carries against the Browns in the fourth quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates a sack against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the fourth quarter, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans show their appreciation for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the team takes on the Browns Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans show their appreciation for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the team takes on the Browns Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates a sack against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers fans show their appreciation for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the team takes on the Browns Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Heinz Field. (Matt Freed\/Post-Gazette)tte)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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