Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. under pressure.
Watt (90) during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, September 18, 2023.
CLEVELAND, OH – One of sports’ oldest rivalries writes a new chapter Sunday when the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers face off in a pivotal matchup. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) vs. Cleveland Browns (6-3)
When: Sunday, November 19
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)
Channel: CBS
These two have already played this season, as a series of big plays on defense helped the Steelers post a 26-22 record in Week 2 at home on Monday Night Football. Since their first meeting in 1950, Pittsburgh is 81-62-1 against the Browns.
Thanks to both teams’ resiliency throughout the season, Cleveland and Pittsburgh are tied for second in the AFC North, one game behind the Baltimore Ravens.
The Browns had a big win against the Ravens last Sunday. A finally healthy Deshaun Watson played like he used to, while four Dustin Hopkins field goals, including one as time expired, led Cleveland to a 33-31 victory.
The Browns have won in four of their last five games and have used a healthy mix of solid offense and stout defense to push them into the playoffs.
The Steelers are also coming off a win over Baltimore, winning a tough game 17-10 in Week 5. Games like these are the reason Pittsburgh is in the playoff race.
Their four-point victory over the lowly Green Bay Packers last Sunday marked back-to-back wins for the black and gold, and they are the only team in the last 90 years to lose every game but still have one win. file.
Sure, it’s not a stat the Steelers can be proud of, but the defense, which has only allowed more than 20 points three times, has been Mike Tomlin’s bread and butter.
MY PICK: Browns win 24-17
