Dowdle's touchdown run created the Browns' early deficit in a 27-6 loss at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 1. Cleveland went scoreless in the opening quarter and never reached the end zone all afternoon.
Cleveland's matchup with Pittsburgh produced only two scoring plays: Andre Szmyt field goals in the second quarter.
Pittsburgh built a double-digit lead
Pittsburgh's five-play touchdown drive covered 45 yards in 2:37, finishing with Dowdle's nine-yard run. Boswell added the extra point. Pittsburgh's next scoring possession against Cleveland's defense lasted 13 plays, covered 86 yards and consumed another 7:12 of game clock before Boswell's 20-yard field goal, leaving the Browns down 10-0 before they scored. Szmyt finally put Cleveland on the board with a 32-yard field goal after a 10-play, 61-yard possession.
Two field goals were Cleveland's answer
Boswell added another field goal before Szmyt's 49-yard kick cut the deficit to 13-6.
Pittsburgh answered with a touchdown before halftime and added another in the third quarter. Cleveland went scoreless after the break.
Cleveland also dealt with injuries against Pittsburgh. Tyson Campbell returned in the third quarter after sustaining a neck injury late in the first half. He also underwent evaluation for a possible concussion. Maliek Collins returned in the second half after sustaining an elbow injury in the second quarter.
Cleveland finished with 319 total net yards and held the ball for 30:15. Quinshon Judkins gained 25 yards on 11 carries, while Dylan Sampson gained seven on his only attempt. Cleveland's longest run all afternoon: seven yards.
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