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NFL Week 17: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Preview, Odds, Picks (Dec 28)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Steelers vs. Browns odds favor Pittsburgh by 3.5 points.
- DK Metcalf is suspended for two games after punching a fan.
- Myles Garrett needs one sack to set the NFL sacks record.
The AFC North rivalry between the Steelers and the Browns can decide who wins the division. The guests need a win to secure the No.1 seed and the playoffs.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, December 28, 1 pm ET
- Where: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- How to Watch: CBS
Steelers vs. Browns Odds
Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the way in the AFC North, and with this win, Mike Tomlin’s boys secure the No.1 seed. Though we know that, when it comes to the AFC North rivalry, the Browns will do everything they can to hurt their ambitions.
The Steelers have three wins in a row, two of them away from home. After beating the Ravens in Baltimore, 27-22, they were better than the Dolphins at home, 28-15, and lastly, the Lions in Detroit, 29-24.
The Browns needed a little luck to beat the Bills last weekend. It was 23-20 for Buffalo, yet we need to say that Cleveland played solid football. Shedeur is still searching for himself, having only 154 passing yards for one TD and two picks.
However, he ran 49 yards, the most of all the Browns players, and that’s something that might be his big plus in the future. Myles Garrett had just a half sack, and he is officially one sack away from setting a new NFL record.
Steelers vs. Browns Head to Head
This is an old rivalry that has seen 148 games so far. The Steelers lead the all-time series, 83-64-1.
Steelers vs. Browns Predictions
The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have DK Metcalf, and that’s a huge bust for this unit. It will undoubtedly affect their offense. Now, this was already projected to be a low-scoring affair, and when we add tough weather, the best pick is under 33.5 points.
- Free NFL Picks: Under 33.5 points
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