The Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday was felt in Cleveland.
That’s because the Cleveland Browns play their season finale in Pittsburgh, and with the loss to the Patriots, the Steelers will have much to play for in each of their last two games.
Had Pittsburgh won, the Steelers would have had the inside track to clinching the best record in the AFC and home-field advantage in the playoffs. Had they done that, they might have rested their starters in the finale, which might have given the Browns a better chance to win in Pittsburgh.