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T.J. Watt: Steelers made it too easy for Browns to go downfield at the end of the game

Following a 27-24 defeat against the Browns on Thursday night, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt expressed frustration regarding his team's defensive execution in the final moments of the contest.

Although Pittsburgh had successfully leveled the score at 24-24 with just 1:42 remaining on the clock, Cleveland managed a seven-play, 36-yard drive to set up the decisive field goal. Watt recorded one sack, two tackles for loss, a pass deflection, and two quarterback hits during the matchup, but remarked that falling to a 3-1 record is unacceptable.

The linebacker emphasized that the defense allowed the opposition too much ease in reaching field-goal range at the end of the game and stressed the need for thorough evaluation moving forward.

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