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(Dec 28, 2025 · Week 17)

For up-and-coming teams unable to punch their postseason ticket, NFL history shows that adding end-of-season intrigue can be done through one thing: playing “spoiler” on their division rivals’ playoff hopes. A roadblock to Pittsburgh’s goals on Dec. 28, 2025, Shedeur Sanders and the Browns’ big-play offense did exactly that, starting with a 42-yard slingshot to Cedric Tillman. Mere plays later, Cleveland was right back in the highlight reels, as Harold Fannin Jr. used immaculate body control — and vision in locating a rainbow pass — to turn a rookie-to-rookie connection into a 28-yard touchdown play. The 10-0 scoreboard boost had Cleveland’s “Dawg Pound” fired-up, and ultimately, the Browns parlayed that play into both a momentum-building 13-6 victory over the Steelers, and a strong finish to 2025’s campaign.

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