Steelers’ DK Metcalf Says It Was ‘Enjoyable Kicking the Browns’ Ass’ in NFL Week 6

This is DK Metcalf’s first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it did not take him lengthy to poke enjoyable at an AFC North rival.

“I don’t want to get into divisional rivalries or anything of that nature. But I mean, it was fun kicking the Browns’ ass on Sunday,” the broad receiver mentioned Tuesday following Sunday’s 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns, per Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

That was Pittsburgh’s first divisional recreation of the 12 months, though it will not have to attend lengthy for its subsequent one with a Thursday matchup in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals looming.

The Steelers largely cruised within the 14-point win and by no means trailed a single time. Metcalf posted 4 catches for 95 yards and a landing because the offensive chief, nevertheless it was Pittsburgh’s protection that set the tone.

Cleveland by no means discovered the top zone whereas averaging 3.8 yards per rush and trying 52 passes with Dillon Gabriel. The rookie accomplished 29 of these throws for 221 yards, zero touchdowns and 0 interceptions and was additionally sacked six instances.

It was an unpleasant displaying for the 1-5 Browns and extra of the identical on this rivalry. Pittsburgh is 41-11-1 in head-to-head matchups in opposition to Cleveland for the reason that 2000 season and has now received two in a row after a uncommon two-game dropping streak within the rivalry.

As for Metcalf, he has 19 catches for 356 yards and 4 touchdowns by means of 5 video games for the 4-1 Steelers and has demonstrated clear rapport with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He will proceed to endear himself to Steelers followers with so many landing catches, particularly if they arrive in victories.

But taking photographs at rivals can also be going to make him much more of a fan favourite.