{
  "id": 18054858,
  "title": "Todd Monken Pinpoints One Key Difference Between Browns’ Two Steelers Meetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/todd-monken-pinpoints-one-key-difference-between-browns-two-steelers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T02:05:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/todd-monken-pinpoints-one-key-020512781.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken noted the primary distinction between the team's two matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first game, the Browns prevailed 27-6, but in the subsequent encounter, they fell short 27-6. The defensive vulnerabilities and struggles to halt explosive runs were identified as the decisive factors in the second game. Monken emphasized the need for Cleveland to halt designed runs and curtail the yardage inflicted by unsuccessful tackles. The Steelers amassed 200 net rushing yards, the highest figure for the Browns' defense. Jaylen Warren led the charge with 143 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, while Rico Dowdle contributed 56 yards on 15 attempts. Monken spotlighted two specific plays that encapsulated the team's defensive shortcomings. Pittsburgh's offensive unit gained 51 yards on a third-and-long run, followed by an additional 23 yards through two trap plays before halftime, totaling 74 yards. Cleveland's ground game proved ineffective, culminating in 34 net rushing yards, with Quinshon Judkins hauling 11 times for 25 yards. Despite Watson's best performance of the season with 324 passing yards, he fell short of a touchdown and faced eight sacks. Fannin delivered the Browns' most significant offensive contribution with 154 yards, marking a career-high and the second-most in a single game for a tight end. Cleveland's defensive efforts were marked by seven tackles for loss and an interception by Denzel Ward, who tied his career high with three interceptions through eight games. The loss left Cleveland at 5-3, while the Steelers climbed to 6-2, securing sole possession of the AFC North lead. The upcoming road game against the New Orleans Saints on November 8 will gauge whether the Browns can rectify the run-defense issues Monken highlighted.",
  "summary": "Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards, while tight end Harold Fannin Jr. led the team with 10 catches for 154 yards. The Browns still lost 27-6 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Although the Browns won the first matchup against the Steelers, defensive gaps and an inability […] The post Todd Monken Pinpoints One Key Difference Between Browns’ Two…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}