Stats that stood out: Steelers vs. Browns
The Steelers walked into FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday and dominated the Cleveland Browns in a number of statistical categories. Here are some of the stats that stood out from that game.
Stat of the Week – 77.5
With his sack on Sunday, James Harrison passed Jason Gildon for the most sacks in Steelers history, since sacks became an official statistic in 1982.
600
Antonio Brown is the 2nd Steeler in team history with at least 600 receptions.
Brown also set an NFL record for fewest games to reach 600 career receptions (96, previously set by Anquan Boldin with 98).
8,000
AB is also the 3rd Steelers with at least 8,000 yards receiving.
20
Ben Roethlisberger now has 20 wins versus the Cleveland Browns: he joins 4 others (Dan Marino, Brett Favre, John Elway, and Tom Brady) as the only quarterbacks with 20 wins versus one team.
4
Le’Veon Bell has set a team record for the most games with at least 200 all-purpose yards, with his 4th.
135
Bell is the first Steelers running back with at least 135 scrimmage yards in a first half since Barry Foster had 140 on November 22nd, 1992.
8
The most sacks in a game by the Steelers defense since December 24th, 2005: also against Cleveland.
2.5
Stephon Tuitt set a single-game career best with 2.5 sacks.
50
Third fewest total yards allowed in the first half of a game during Mike Tomlin’s tenure.