The Pittsburgh Steelers have preserved their playoff chance in the North American football league NFL.

With the 26:14 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers have nine season successes from 16 games on the account since Monday (local time).

In order to advance, the Steelers need a victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the coming week and at the same time have to hope for a defeat of the Indianapolis Colts at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The guests, however, can no longer reach the finals, they are last in the AFC North Division.

For Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger it was probably the last appearance in front of a home audience at Heintz Field. Although he has not yet officially announced the end of his career, the emotional farewell round after the final whistle against the Browns indicates a farewell to the two-time Super Bowl winner. “I'm so grateful for these fans and this place. There is nothing like it, "said Roethlisberger - nickname" Big Ben "- after the game to the broadcaster" ESPN ", while the stadium celebrated him with chants.

After a pointless first quarter, Pittsburgh took a 10-0 lead by halftime.

After a pass from veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Diontae Johnson brought the ball into the end zone before Chris Boswell put in a field goal.

The Browns, in which playmaker Baker Mayfield did not have a good day, fought their way back again, but in the final section the Steelers made the decision with two more field goals and a touchdown by Najee Harris.

But the performance by TJ Watt was also outstanding.

The 27-year-old booked four so-called sacks in which he brought down the opposing quarterback.

Watt achieved a personal career record.