What happened: Pittsburgh finished a 78-yard march with 2:59 left in the first quarter. The possession lasted 17 plays and chewed 9:48 off the clock.

Why it matters: With both teams entering at 3-3, early control carries extra weight in a tight middle of the standings. It also gives Rodgers and the Steelers a fast start against a Cleveland defense that came in allowing 24.8 points per game.

What to watch: Watch Cleveland's next possession after Pittsburgh controlled most of the opening quarter. If the Steelers keep stacking long drives, the time-of-possession gap will become part of the story.