Browns fans hyped as Nick Chubb opens scoring against Steelers on TNF: "Incredible comeback for this guy"

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb missed the first six games of the season as he was still recovering from the MCL tear and meniscus damage he suffered in his team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2023 season. He looked like a shadow of his dominant self in his first four games since returning to the field.

However, on Thursday Night Football against the Steelers, his first game against the team he suffered his season-ending injury against, Chubb seemingly had a score to settle. He ran with purpose in the first half against one of the best rush defenses in the NFL this season. He carried the ball nine times for 27 yards and scored his second touchdown of the campaign.

Browns fans were thrilled to see the veteran running back have an impactful outing and shared their excitement on social media:

"Gotta love seeing Chubb score" - Wrote @JJetx

"Good to see Chubb back on the field" - Said @WhoTFisIND

"The Football Gods are blessing us. Chubb deserves it! We deserve it" - Remarked @HennnyStraight

Nick Chubb's stats vs. Steelers: RB leads Browns to upset win

The touchdown in the first half wasn't the only time Nick Chubb found the endzone on Thursday night. Late in the fourth quarter, the running back capped off a 12-play, 44-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown run that saw the Browns reclaim the lead.

Quarterback Russell Wilson got the Steelers in a position to steal the win with a Hail Mary catch in the game's final play. However, cornerback Denzel Ward batted the moonball to the floor to secure a 24-19 victory for the Browns.

Chubb finished the game with 20 carries for 59 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns and caught one pass for a yard. It wasn't his most prolific outing but it was his most impactful so far this season.

The Browns improved to 3-8, which isn't saying much considering they are more likely to pick first in the 2025 NFL draft than earn a playoff berth. However, they'll continue fighting until Week 18, and as long as Chubb keeps finding the endzone, there's a good chance they'll continue winning.