It was over when ...
Hines Ward had his third 100-yard receiving game of the season.
(Seth Perlman / Associated Press)
Browns QB Derek Anderson threw an interception to Steelers S Ryan Clark with 4:21 remaining. Any chance for a rally ended with Clark's pick at the 1-yard line.
Game ball
WR Hines Ward had a monster game for the Steelers, hauling in eight balls for 159 yards and a touchdown.
Key Stat
Four turnovers kept Pittsburgh from blowing out Cleveland.
Noteworthy
At one point, five consecutive drives ended in a fumble (three for Pittsburgh, two for Cleveland). ... Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 417 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. ... The Steelers now own a 12-game winning streak over the Browns. ... Cleveland WR Josh Cribbs had his sixth career kickoff return for a touchdown and became the first player since 1950 with a return touchdown and an interception thrown in the same game. ... For the second straight week, Anderson didn't complete his first pass until the second quarter. He finished the game 9 of 24 for 122 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
