Can Browns finally beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh? - Terry Pluto
Cleveland.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Browns prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the Browns having not won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003, a streak the author hopes to see end this Sunday.
- Both teams are tied for first place in the AFC North with 5-2 records, making this matchup significant for playoff positioning and division leadership.
- Browns coach Todd Monken emphasizes the difficulty of playing on the road and the importance of focusing on the current season rather than past results, highlighting the competitive nature of the rivalry.
- Key factors include Browns QB Deshaun Watson needing a solid, turnover-free game against a Steelers defense strong in forcing turnovers, while Pittsburgh's running game, led by Jaylen Warren, poses a challenge for Cleveland's mediocre run defense.
- The author predicts a Browns victory, 20-17, with kicker Andre Szmyt potentially securing the win with a late field goal, breaking the long-standing losing streak in Pittsburgh.
