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2023): A Massive Smashmouth Matchup

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Andre Ifill | Last updated Nov 18, 2023 6:03 PM ET

The AFC North is a bloodbath this season and Sunday presents another battle between two of its teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) are going for a clean sweep over one of their rivals. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns (6-3) are trying to build on last week’s comeback win over the Ravens.

When these teams met in Week 2, the Steelers earned a four-point win. Will the Browns get payback at home?

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Betting Odds and Match Details

Team	Spread	Total	MoneyLine
Pittsburgh Steelers	+2 -110	O 33 -110	+110
Cleveland Browns	-2 -110	U 33 -110	-130
Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Fixture: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns
Date and Time: November 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm EST
Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio

Key Stats

Pittsburgh Steelers

Points Per Game: 17.3
Points Allowed Per Game: 20.2
3rd Down Efficiency: 44-122
4th Down Efficiency: 3-8
Net Passing Yards Per Game: 180.3
Yards Per Pass Attempt: 6.2
Passing TDs: 7
Rushing Yards Per Game: 103.2
Rushing TDs: 6
Sacks: 27
Interceptions: 10

Cleveland Browns

Points Per Game: 23.8
Points Allowed Per Game: 18.9
3rd Down Efficiency: 46-136
4th Down Efficiency: 6-12
Net Passing Yards Per Game: 185.3
Yards Per Pass Attempt: 6.1
Passing TDs: 8
Rushing Yards Per Game: 147.9
Rushing TDs: 10
Sacks: 30
Interceptions: 9

Game Prediction

The big news for this game is Cleveland starting Dorian Thompson-Robinson (DTR) at quarterback. His only career NFL start ended with four sacks, three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 52.8%. It came against a strong Ravens defense, but he also played poorly independently of that.

Pittsburgh’s defense is tough too, highlighted by a league-leading 18 takeaways. The Steelers’ defense will feast on DTR all day long, especially with Cleveland’s starting left tackle currently on the IR. Two defensive scores guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to a win in Week 2. More turnovers will doom Cleveland again.