Confusion over the Browns’ offense (and lack of Nick Chubb) hits national audience: Ashley Bastock

The Browns played their final road game of the year against the Steelers on Monday night, and there wasn't enough Nick Chubb for Peyton Manning, or anyone's, liking.

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb finds a big hole for a long rush chased by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden in the first quarter at Heinz Field.PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The confusion over the Browns’ offense gained national attention on Monday night in their 26-14 loss to the Steelers.

“Can we get an injury report on Chubb?” an exasperated Peyton Manning asked near the end of the second quarter. “Please tell me Chubb is injured and that’s why he’s not in the game. Can anybody explain that one to me?”After the game, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Chubb had a rib injury early in the game. He was able to play through it, but “he needed some rest,” Stefanski said.

In the first half, Mayfield threw 10 straight incomplete passes, going nearly 25 minutes without a completion. Cleveland had just 91 net yards in the first half . Mayfield had five passes that were batted down or tipped at the line of scrimmage in the game as well, and several Browns offensive playmakers had key drops . Mayfield was also sacked nine times.

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