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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Steve Reed | Associated Press

Mitch Trubisky, Steelers put dent in Panthers’ playoff hopes

Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky celebrates after scoring against the Panthers. (Rusty Jones/AP)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mitch Trubisky threw for 179 yards and engineered three long touchdown drives as the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat Carolina 24-16 on Sunday, dealing the Panthers’ playoff hopes a major blow.

Trubisky, filling in for concussed rookie Kenny Pickett, ran for a 1-yard touchdown and played turnover-free football. Najee Harris carried 24 times for 86 yards and a touchdown and Jaylen Warren added a 2-yard TD run for Pittsburgh (6-8), which has won three of its last four.

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