Battered Mayfield, Listless Browns Lose to Steelers, 26–14

Battered Mayfield, Listless Browns Lose to Steelers, 26–14
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6), during an NFL game in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Jan. 3, 2022. Don Wright/AP Photo
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PITTSBURGH—The Cleveland Browns knew they had been eliminated from playoff contention entering a Monday night showdown against their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

But a battered Baker Mayfield wanted to lead his team to a winning record.