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Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2, 1-0 AFC North) at Cleveland Browns (2-8, 1-1), Nov. 21st, 8:15 p.m.   Mike Tomlin (181-102-2) vs Kevin Stefanski (39-38)  Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland.  DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SHOWDOWN : There is a rivalry within the rivalry between T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett , who are the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners of both the 2023 season and the 2021 season. When Garrett won the award, Watt felt disrespected and posted “Nothing I’m not used to” on his social media page. Watt had more sacks (19) than Garrett (14) last season, and this season currently leads him with half a sack more than Garrett. Watt also has 4 Forced Fumbles to Garrett’s 2, and 27 Solo tackles to his 21. During the week both players made comments to the press saying they don’t play against each other directly, and want their respective teams to come out with the win.  TALE OF THE TAPE: The Steelers are just 1-3-1 in their past five away games to Cle...

  Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2, 1-0 AFC North) at Cleveland Browns (2-8, 1-1), Nov. 21st, 8:15 p.m.   Mike Tomlin (181-102-2) vs Kevin Stefanski (39-38)  Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland.  DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR SHOWDOWN : There is a rivalry within the rivalry between T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett , who are the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners of both the 2023 season and the 2021 season. When Garrett won the award, Watt felt disrespected and posted “Nothing I’m not used to” on his social media page. Watt had more sacks (19) than Garrett (14) last season, and this season currently leads him with half a sack more than Garrett. Watt also has 4 Forced Fumbles to Garrett’s 2, and 27 Solo tackles to his 21. During the week both players made comments to the press saying they don’t play against each other directly, and want their respective teams to come out with the win.  TALE OF THE TAPE: The Steelers are just 1-3-1 in their past five away games...

  Duquesne wide receiver Joey Isabella scores a touchdown to help Duquesne beat Mercyhurst 31-17. By Conlan O’Donoghue.      Duquesne Survives Scare Against Mercyhurst 31-17       PITTSBURGH – On the first Saturday of November, Mercyhurst University was looking to get their first Division-I win since November 1st, 1997, when it upset Robert Morris University. Unfortunately for the Lakers, Duquesne University didn’t trail for too long, with wide receiver Joey Isabella scoring a game-changing touchdown in the third quarter that would turn the momentum , and help the Dukes seal the victory.     Duquesne beat Mercyhurst in a thriller on Saturday afternoon 31-17 at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh, PA. The Dukes overcame the potential upset from the Lakers thanks to a momentum - shifting touchdown from wide receiver Joey Isabella, as well as a pair of touchdowns scored by his teammate, running back Ja M ario Clements.     Clements and I...