returned to the technique area this week for

the Browns and might play Sunday against the competing Steelers. If he does not, he'll have a deserving replacement prepared to take his carries. won the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week Award following a career-high 146 backyards and also one touchdown on 22 carries in Cleveland's Week 7 gain Denver.

On the sideline in street clothes, Chubb had a front row seat for it.

"It was incredible to see him, and also all head out there and tip up," Chubb stated,. "We needed them huge, as well as they came via for us. It was amazing seeing them play, viewing them go through those individuals as well as have a great video game.

"Two or 3 years ago, (Johnson) was fishing on a watercraft searching for some cash and find some work. Currently, he is right here on the Browns, and also he had a great game. It is his story, where he has actually come from, relying on the procedure and also never ever giving up. He is simply an adorable person, as well. He is among my friends on the group, as well as it was enjoyable viewing him play."

Additionally satisfying to watch play: Chubb, among the top 5 rushers in the NFL regardless of not playing since Week 5. He hopes to be removed in time for Cleveland's very first of two meetings with Pittsburgh, a competition that was pivotal in 2014's AFC North race, as well as one in which the Browns presently own an uncommon two-game winning touch.

"I hope so," Chubb stated. "We'll see how today goes, we'll see exactly how practice goes as well as we'll make the decision in the future."

Cleveland had available in the initial video game Chubb missed out on (a 37-14 loss to Arizona), however he exited late because competition with his very own calf bone injury. On a brief week, the onus moved to Johnson, and John Kelly. Fullback Johnny Stanton was called right into activity also complying with an injury to in Week 5, as well as he ended up catching a touchdown pass in the Browns' 17-14 win over the Broncos.

That's heartwarming as well as all, but the Browns would plainly prefer to have their top runner offered against a division rival. In his last two games against the Steelers, Chubb has actually hurried for 184 backyards as well as one touchdown on 32 brings, as well as he's included 4 receptions for 69 lawns and also one more score.

Chubb is a genuine tool, and also these banged-up Browns-- who still might not have (shoulder) available this weekend break-- require as much firepower as feasible. They'll wish Chubb's bazooka-like quickness remains in their armory Sunday.