Steelers Players Said Mike Tomlin 'Saved the Game' by Out-Scheming Browns and Freddie Kitchens

Mike Tomlin's been coaching his heart out in the midst of a season plagued with injuries and controversy, and his efforts are resonating with his players.

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' 20-13 win over the division-rival Cleveland Browns, Steelers players had nothing but praise for Tomlin, claiming that he "saved the game" in the second half.

Spoke to Steeler players about Mike Tomlin. Players on defense pointed to the adjustments made at half. They said he “straight up went high school football coach and drew up how they were going to defend Cleveland “ since they Browns showing a different look. “He saved the game”
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) December 1, 2019

Heading into halftime, the score was tied up at 10-10. Evidently, Tomlin wasn't too happy about that. According to a couple of Steelers defenders, Tomlin made a couple of key adjustments and drew up some new defensive schemes to shake things up.

Sometimes, reverting back to a good ol' chalkboard is what helps an NFL team the most. Tomlin adjusted and the Steelers' defense held Baker Mayfield and the Browns offense to just three points in the second half.

I waited for Coach Tomlin after the locker room closed to ask him about these adjustments and what his player said about him...he wouldn’t tell me anything except he’s got great, great players. He smiled when I told him they said he saved the game.
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) December 1, 2019

After the win, Tomlin understandably refused to divulge any specifics about what he exactly drew up for his players, but he cracked a smile when he was told his players said he saved the game for the team.

Somehow, with everything the team has been through, the Steelers are still in position to nab a Wild Card sport.

•Lost AB & Bell in the offseason
•Started 0-3
•Lost HOF QB for the season before half in Week 2
•On 2nd & 3rd string QB
•New WR1 and RB1 missing multiple games
•Currently at 7-5 and in the last Wild Card spot

Lets give Mike Tomlin a bunch of credit please ? MY Head Coach pic.twitter.com/WHp7QKQ0jD
— #FreePouncey (@SteeICityJuJu) December 1, 2019

Tomlin and the Steelers will look to keep their momentum rolling next week when they face off against a Cardinals team that lost 34-7 to the Los Angeles Rams today.