Overview
- San Francisco delivered one of its most decisive wins of the season, holding Cleveland to eight points, according to a CBS recap.
- Brock Purdy managed the Myles Garrett-led pass rush as the 49ers strengthened their playoff positioning on a day the Rams lost.
- Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his second career start and first at home for the 3-8 Browns, who have relied on rookie back Quinshon Judkins.
- Wind, rain and cold in Cleveland framed a ball-security, run-heavy approach that both teams emphasized in pregame planning.
- In the AFC, the Steelers confirmed Aaron Rodgers would start against the Bills with no injury designation, as multiple reports said he is playing through fractures in his left wrist.