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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game Preview

Pittsburgh's ground game is operating at the 97th pctl in explosive run rate, the most dangerous weapon on either side of the ball, but both offenses have struggled to score, with the Browns at the 12th pctl and the Steelers at the 19th pctl in points per drive. This is a game shaped more by what each defense takes away than what either offense can generate.

The sharpest structural contrast involves pass protection: Cleveland's offensive line grades at the 0th pctl in sack rate allowed, the most exposed line on the slate, while Pittsburgh's pass rush ranks at the 61st pctl. On the other side, the Steelers protect at the 28th pctl while Cleveland's pass rush ranks at the 84th pctl, creating a clear asymmetric pressure dynamic in favor of the Browns' front.

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Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Key Insights

  • Cleveland's 84th pctl pass rush against Pittsburgh's 28th pctl pass protection, the Browns' front has the tools to dominate the line of scrimmage in the passing game
  • Pittsburgh's 97th pctl explosive run rate and whether the ground game can compensate for an offense that scores at just the 19th pctl in points per drive
  • Cleveland's 0th pctl pass protection against Pittsburgh's 61st pctl pass rush, whether the Steelers can exploit the most vulnerable offensive line on the week

Key Players

Passing YardsCLE
Deshaun Watson
1,482YDS
136/210, 7 TD, 3 INTQB
Rushing YardsCLE
Quinshon Judkins
317YDS
90 CAR, 3 TDRB
Receiving YardsCLE
Denzel Boston
372YDS
20 REC, 3 TDWR
SacksCLE
Mason Graham
4SACKS
DT
TacklesCLE
Carson Schwesinger
64TOT
LB
Passing YardsPIT
Aaron Rodgers
1,699YDS
162/263, 13 TD, 5 INTQB
Rushing YardsPIT
Jaylen Warren
561YDS
102 CAR, 1 TDRB
Receiving YardsPIT
DK Metcalf
374YDS
32 REC, 1 TDWR
SacksPIT
T.J. Watt
5.5SACKS
LB
TacklesPIT
Payton Wilson
61TOT
LB

Recent Form

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W27-24Pittsburgh Steelers
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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