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It was over when ...

Browns LB Marcus Benard recorded the first two sacks of his career.

(Mark Duncan / Associated Press)

Ben Roethlisberger's pass on fourth-and-6 was batted away with 1:48 remaining and the Steelers trailing 13-6. The Browns were then able to run out nearly the rest of the clock en route to the upset win.

Game ball

Josh Cribbs did a little bit of everything to help the Browns defeat the Steelers for the first time in 13 tries. The fifth-year wideout had 87 yards rushing, 104 yards on kickoff and punt returns and 9 yards receiving.

Key Stat

The Browns defense brought down Roethlisberger eight times, including five times on third down.

Noteworthy

The Steelers have lost five straight for the first time since 2003. ... The Browns are 1-5 at home this season. ... Browns QB Brady Quinn is 2-9 in his career as a starter. ... Browns DL Robaire Smith left with a hip injury in the first quarter but did return.