CLEVELAND — Breaking down a 21-21 tie between the Browns and Steelers in Sunday's season opener…
6 — The Browns defense, while far from perfect, was lights out in its ability to take the ball away. Cleveland forced six turnovers against Ben Roethlisberger and Co.
2 — Two of those takeaways came from rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, who intercepted Roethlisberger twice in his regular-season debut. The former Ohio State star and fourth overall NFL Draft pick finished with six tackles and three more pass breakups.
6 — Myles Garrett looked every bit like the dominant player the Browns need him to be. The second-year defensive end and first overall 2017 NFL Draft pick finished with six tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and a pass deflection.
197 — Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor finished 15-of-40 for 197 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Taylor, who was traded to Cleveland from Buffalo in March, added 77 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
177 — Led by Taylor, the Browns rolled up 177 yards rushing. Carlos Hyde had 22 carries for 62 yards and a score while Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson chipped in 21 and 17 yards, respectively.
The Cleveland Browns play the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium in Week 1.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) scrambles against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) reaches but cannot catch a pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Kameron Canaday (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Justin Hunter (11) reaches but cannot catch a pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive back Denzel Ward (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah celebrates after an incomplete pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass for a first down in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) scrambles against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor, right, rushes for a 20-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde celebrates after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) is tangled up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) reacts after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
472 — Pittsburgh amassed 472 total yards while Cleveland, after a slow start, finished with 327.
106 — Jarvis Landry led the Browns with 106 yards receiving on seven catches. He was targeted 15 times.
17 — Cleveland's other star wideout, Josh Gordon, had one catch at the best possible time, a 17-yard touchdown that sent the game into overtime.
135 — No Le'Veon Bell, no problem for Pittsburgh. Second-year running back James Conner ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns on 31 attempts in addition to five catches for 57 yards.
93 — The Browns didn't stop Antonio Brown, but they did slow him down (sort of). The All-Pro wide receiver had nine catches for 93 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets.
