In a scene out of some post-modern apocalyptic disaster movie, the city of Cleveland was hit by a mix between a monsoon and tropical storm. Rather than moving the game until Monday, the NFL decided to proceed with a 1pm Sunday start and play the game while Noah built an ark in the parking lot. There was a lot of hope and optimism coming into this one, which got slowly drowned in the downpour off Lake Erie. Here is the first Steelers Tweetcap of the season with the best tweets from the game.
Everyone was excited to have the Steelers back.
https://twitter.com/patmuldowney/status/1038835508745388032
The Steelers came out early feeding the rock to James Conner.
That's two catches for James Conner. Le'Veon who?
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) September 9, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for LeVeon Bell's longterm contract hopes.
— DJ Gallo (@DJGalloEtc) September 9, 2018
The NFL’s new rules? Yeah, they’re bad.
Horrible, terrible penalty called on Watt. Taylor spins away from pressure. Watt barely grazed him. The NFL is going to implode if those start getting called. Watt had no chance to pull out of that. #Steelers #dkps
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/chuckhowe78/status/1038839757453905921
The Steelers drove into the red zone but Ben threw an interception.
Ben: What did you see?
Dobbs: You threw the ball into triple coverage.
Ben: I miss Landry.— Bill Crawford (@dveBillCrawford) September 9, 2018
Teams from Ohio played like teams from Ohio today.
Cincinnati found a way to have a player get ejected in the first 10 minutes? Shocker
— John (@FrozenStupid) September 9, 2018
Browns doing Brown-like things to keep the drive going.
— SuckMeter (@SuckMeter) September 9, 2018
James Conner scored his first NFL TD
James Conner touchdown!!!! @mcdathletics #eriepride @JamesConner_
— Tom Reisenweber (@ETNreisenweber) September 9, 2018
JAMES CONNER FIRST NFL TOUCHDOWN
LEVEON BELL CAN KISS MY WHITE BUTTOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #HereWeGo— J🍩ey Bag 🍩f D🍩nuts 🍩 (@joeybagovdonuts) September 9, 2018
Conner with a MASSIVE hole to run through. Immediately seeks out each and every member of O-Line to hug. Message.
— BigBurgher (@BigBurgher) September 9, 2018
James Conner scores first NFL touchdown, immediately becomes the top Pitt football highlight of the weekend.
— Souf Oaklin fo' Life!!! (@Souf_Oaklin) September 9, 2018
Sean Davis intercepted a pass, but there was a penalty (big surprise).
https://twitter.com/thee_best_smart/status/1038849274279288832
More undisciplined football!
— Brendan Leister (@BrendanLeister) September 9, 2018
Welcome to the 2018 Season of the National Refereeing League
— The Steelers n'at (@thesteelersnat) September 9, 2018
Omg these freaking refs are way to involved in this game.
— Dave (@blitzburgh6) September 9, 2018
Ben threw another pick, this time on a horrible mis-fire on a deep ball.
What the hell was that? Damarious Randall with the INT on a deep, deep ball to AB.
— Andrea Hangst (@FBALL_Andrea) September 9, 2018
Just gonna score that one a punt by Roethlisberger that was well covered by Brown
— Blitzburgh Brian (@blitzburghblog1) September 9, 2018
Big Ben arm punt. Missed Brown by 10 yards
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) September 9, 2018
The Conner train rolled on
James Conner already has 58 yards offense and a catch and run of 15 yards, which was longer than any play LeV Bell had in season opener last year in Cleveland
— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) September 9, 2018
But Ben couldn’t buy a completion, as a ball went right through Jesse James’ hands and straight to a defender.
That’s not on Ben. James HAS to catch that
— Scott Salerno (@sasalerno) September 9, 2018
Third interception of the game for Roethlisberger. This one on Jesse James. Went off his hands.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 9, 2018
Two rookies who are supposed to protect Tyrod Taylor and pick up blitzes (LT Desmond Harrison and RB Nick Chubb) are getting him killed. He’s been sacked three times already. #Browns
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/RyanScarpino/status/1038857925945634819
The Steelers held a 7-0 lead at halftime, but unraveled at the start of the third quarter.
Artie Burns wtf bro
— Zay Jackson (PGH Loyalist) 🖤💛 (@SteelJ_97) September 9, 2018
Artie Burns looses his mind..maybe double penalty .then gets into it with Todd Haley #PITvsCLE
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) September 9, 2018
Two things on that series: Hargrave's defensive holding call gave the Browns life. Burns' ridiculous overreaction to a clean block ignited them and sent his teammates into pandemonium. #Steelers
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) September 9, 2018
Perfect time to start drinking
— luke (@ace_luke) September 9, 2018
— Pittsburgh Dad (@Pittsburgh_Dad) September 9, 2018
But the offense came alive with Ben hitting JuJu on a crossing route that he took all the way down inside the 5.
Thoughts and prayers to all the old guys who hate JuJu
— Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) September 9, 2018
Juju lit for 67
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) September 9, 2018
The Steelers had 2 touchdowns nullified by penalties but finally connected on a back-shoulder throw from Ben to AB.
Third time is a charm
— Chris G. (@ChrisG_PIT) September 9, 2018
And-goal for the Steelers at the 22 yard line and, touchdown for Antonio Brown.
— Andrea Hangst (@FBALL_Andrea) September 9, 2018
ANTONIO BROWN COM O TOUCHDOWN DE 22 JARDAS FENOMENAL
— Steelers Brazil 🇧🇷 (@SteelersBrazil) September 9, 2018
Ben Roethlisberger was barking at the ref after that touchdown pass. Teammates had to move him back. Clearly upset by the two previous penalties.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 9, 2018
Said it before, I'll say it again:
Antonio Brown is the most consistent skill player I can remember since my rookie year in 2001.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) September 9, 2018
Browns were going to give up a touchdown there come hell or high water. They would not be denied.
— Jonathan Bombulie (@BombulieTrib) September 9, 2018
TJ Watt had a monster game.
TJ Watt is doing a pretty good impersonation of his brother.
— Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/kanozie80/status/1038866279988379653
James Conner scored again to put the Steelers up 21-7.
So… James Conner is good at the foosball
— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) September 9, 2018
— mike (@MikeChiggen) September 9, 2018
JAMES CONNER
*checks L Bell’s tweets*
— Mel (@MelJ740) September 9, 2018
Maybe Le'veon was helping the team by holding out
— Axel Trolley (@Phaze215) September 9, 2018
#Steelers RB James Conner (@JamesConner_) is over 100 rushing yards for the first time in his NFL career:
102 + Counting
— Dom Rinelli (@drinelli) September 9, 2018
Le’veon Bell looking at James Conner like: pic.twitter.com/78AtCV4bmQ
— Mike Darnay (@MikeDarnay) September 9, 2018
BREAKING: THE STEELERS RAN A QB SNEAK
What was that play? Not familiar with it.
— Chris Mueller (@ChrisMuellerPGH) September 9, 2018
Holy crap! Was that a QB sneak on a 3rd and 1?
— Sean's Ramblings (@seansramblings) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/mattkoz/status/1038871228017266699
Not a good weekend for punters from Pittsburgh
Under the radar storyline that shouldn’t be lost today: Jordan Berry ain’t exactly having a great game.
— Chris Mack (@THEChrisMack) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/danibostick/status/1038878270467584001
Conner lost fumble….Peppers recovers…One play later Hyde TD 21-14 #Steelers lead is now one possession.. #BallSecurity
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) September 9, 2018
Peppers fumbled the ball as he was being tackled and it went out of the end zone but on review they claimed he was still in contact with the ball when his foot hit out of bounds at the 1 so Cleveland kept the ball.
Officiating crew in #PITvsCLE gonna have a lot of explaining to do when they get the film review of their performance. They've been equal opportunity egregious all afternoon.
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) September 9, 2018
According to this year's former official getting paid way too much to make rules way too confusing, it was a fumble, but since the player who fumbled the ball was out of bounds, so was the ball. Let's just ignore the fact that makes absolutely NO sense.
— Neal Coolong (@NealCoolong) September 9, 2018
TJ Watt is still good though.
THANK YOU TJ WATT FOR SHOWING UP
— taylornicole (@ay_taybay) September 9, 2018
Sacks Today:
T.J. Watt 3
J.J. Watt 0 pic.twitter.com/LJmGsS58ZZ— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) September 9, 2018
But the Browns would score on a sideline pass to Josh Gordon to tie the game with 2 minutes left.
PAT is good. Browns tie the game. Steelers will get the ball with 2 mins left in regulation. #HEREWEGO
— SteelerNation (@steelernation) September 9, 2018
Joe Haden's hamstring injury looms large there. He likely would have been on Josh Gordon there.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/brianmcnulty11/status/1038883002275782657
Steelers playing scared right now — like a team that now believes they might lose to a 1-31 team.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) September 9, 2018
The Steelers punted back to the Browns and played defense like idiots, trying to run in subs with the Browns in a no-huddle hurry-up offense.
Why are the Steelers running out defensive subs against a no huddle offense?
— The Steelers n'at (@thesteelersnat) September 9, 2018
Thankfully, Cam Sutton stepped up and picked off a deep ball.
#BROWNS GONNA BROWN
what can #Browns do for you?
— McPgh (@BobMcPgh) September 9, 2018
All the Browns needed was 10 yards for a field goal, and Tyrod Taylor threw an interception to Cameron Sutton.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 9, 2018
BROWNS GONNA BROWNS
— Bill Crawford (@dveBillCrawford) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/amc424/status/1038885011682983941
Overtime. Watt got his 4th sack, the 6th Steeler ever to do that in one game.
TJ Watt AGAIN. 3rd and 11 after his sack
— Steelers Wire (@TheSteelersWire) September 9, 2018
This tweet loomed ominously.
Somehow, tying the Browns seems even worse than losing to them.
— Chris Dokish (@ChrisDokish) September 9, 2018
A shanked punt gave the Steelers good field position.
BAD PUNT!!!
— AJ Steelers (@AJAndrew83) September 9, 2018
horrible punt … steelers with good field pos
— Paul (@Dwinsgames) September 9, 2018
Browns
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￣￣┗┓ my feelings
┗┓🏈 ヾ○
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┗┓ノ— Ramzy Nasrallah (@ramzy) September 9, 2018
But Boswell missed from 42 yards out to win the game.
https://twitter.com/BTSC_Radio/status/1038891632773320704
This has got to be the game from hell……
— Tamara*SteelersGirl🖤💛 (@aectgs) September 9, 2018
After a Browns punt, the Steelers got it back but Ben was strip-sacked and the Browns recovered.
— Still Curtain (@StillCurtain) September 9, 2018
UN-*******-BELIEVABLE
— Dan Kingerski (@TheDanKingerski) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/danibostick/status/1038893159118450689
Well, I can’t wait for hockey season
— JP (@PapistJP) September 9, 2018
But, guess who, TJ Watt stormed through the line and blocked the Browns field goal with 10 seconds left!
Wow. Unreal. T.J. Watt, already with four sacks, blocks a 43-yard field goal try to win it for Cleveland. #DKPS #Steelers
— Dejan Kovacevic (@Dejan_Kovacevic) September 9, 2018
That is exactly how this game deserved to end. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/mkSvKqBDvA
— Josh Rizzo (@J_oshRizzo) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/brianmcnulty11/status/1038893905394188288
https://twitter.com/patmuldowney/status/1038893893482242048
The game ended in a tie. Which some say is like kissing your sister. I’m an only child though, so I can’t confirm or deny that.
#Browns improved their record from a year ago by tying their game in Week 1. Unbelievable
1-31-1 for Hue in Cleveland.
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/RyanScarpino/status/1038894208139112453
The most Brown’s thing that could’ve ever happened!!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 9, 2018
It may go down as a tie, but the #Steelers lost this game.
— Josh Rowntree (@JRown32) September 9, 2018
Steelers Browns was like a barfight between two drunks who can barely stand with no bouncer to break it up and throw them out on the street
— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) September 9, 2018
The Browns and Steelers tied. All the hot takes from the past few weeks on both sides just imploded on themselves and formed a black hole.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) September 9, 2018
My daughter threw up the entire second half. I think she speaks for all of us.
— Lyndsay Iorio Signor (@LyndsaySignor) September 9, 2018
Never heard some many people happy for a Tie. pic.twitter.com/EelZLsAp8k
— FrankWalkerLaw (@frankwalkerlaw) September 9, 2018
Game thoughts:
Up 21-7 halfway through 4th…it’s not easy to blow a lead like that. They just stopped playing. Horrible.
Ben terrible. Maybe it would’ve been a decent idea to get him some work in the preseason ?
Tomlin’s teams have a way of keeping the other team in it.
— Steakeater 🥩🥃 (@Hypocycloid13) September 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/jpainting77/status/1038907096547385346
The Steelers… pic.twitter.com/ox3b6hpRl7
— Renegades of the Rotunda (@pghrenegades) September 9, 2018
Header Image photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
Ben…Ben……Ben………
R E T I R E…….