Steelers' DK Metcalf Says It Was 'Fun Kicking the Browns' Ass' in NFL Week 6

This is DK Metcalf's first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it didn't take him long to poke fun at an AFC North rival.

"I don't want to get into divisional rivalries or anything of that nature. But I mean, it was fun kicking the Browns' ass on Sunday," the wide receiver said Tuesday following Sunday's 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns, per Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

That was Pittsburgh's first divisional game of the year, although it won't have to wait long for its next one with a Thursday matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals looming.

The Steelers largely cruised in the 14-point win and never trailed a single time. Metcalf posted four catches for 95 yards and a touchdown as the offensive leader, but it was Pittsburgh's defense that set the tone.

Cleveland never found the end zone while averaging 3.8 yards per rush and attempting 52 passes with Dillon Gabriel. The rookie completed 29 of those throws for 221 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions and was also sacked six times.

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It was an ugly showing for the 1-5 Browns and more of the same in this rivalry. Pittsburgh is 41-11-1 in head-to-head matchups against Cleveland since the 2000 season and has now won two in a row after a rare two-game losing streak in the rivalry.

As for Metcalf, he has 19 catches for 356 yards and four touchdowns through five games for the 4-1 Steelers and has demonstrated clear rapport with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He will continue to endear himself to Steelers fans with so many touchdown catches, especially if they come in victories.

But taking shots at rivals is also going to make him even more of a fan favorite.