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Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates a quarterback sack during his team’s 28-14 win over the Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered one obstacle they couldn't overcome.

The out-of-town scoreboard at Acrisure Stadium.

Just as the clock hit zero to finish off a 28-14 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, Pittsburgh's slim but for weeks seemingly zombielike playoff chances vanished when the Miami Dolphins kicked a late field goal and tacked on a safety to beat the New York Jets and earn the AFC's seventh and final postseason spot.

The Steelers wanted a chance at carrying the momentum they've built over the last two months into next week's wild-card round. Instead, they'll spend Monday cleaning out their lockers and pointing toward 2023.

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