Browns vs. Steelers – Week 12 Need to Know

It is the latest installment of the AFC’s oldest rivalry and here is everything you need to know about the game.

The Cleveland Browns are in the national spotlight – you are welcome, America! – on Thursday night as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cleveland is coming off the latest dispirited performance in a loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers, meanwhile, are coming off a game where they failed to score a touchdown but still managed to beat the Baltimore Ravens. It was the second game that Pittsburgh has won this season without scoring a touchdown because they are irritating that way.

This will be the 146th time that the Browns and Steelers will meet in the oldest rivalry in the American Football Conference.

To help you get ready for the game, here is everything you need to know about the latest matchup between these longtime divisional foes.

Game Info

Records: Cleveland is 2-8. Pittsburgh is 8-2.

Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.

Stadium: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland

TV: Amazon Prime (national), WEWS News 5 (local)

Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (sidelines)

Radio: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 89.1 FM La Mega (Español)

Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura, and Je’Rod Cherry (sideline reporter)

Last meeting: The Browns won the last meeting, 13-10, in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

First meeting: The Browns won the first meeting, 30-17, on October 7, 1950.

All-time series: The Steelers lead the all-time regular-season series, 79-62-1. The Browns are 4-1-1 in the last six matchups in Cleveland.

Weather: 40 degrees with a 77 percent chance of rain. Winds from the west at 17 mph. (weather.com)

Uniform: The Browns are going with their top-shelf uniform as they pair their brown jersey with orange pants.

Injury report: Browns – Out: Tight end Geoff Swain (concussion) and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee). Steelers – Out: Cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) and linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle).

The line: Browns are +3.5 to +4 on the various betting apps.

News and Notes

• The Steelers have won four consecutive games since Russel Wilson returned as the starting quarterback.
• Pittsburgh’s struggles in the red zone continued last week as the Steelers did not score a touchdown on four trips inside Baltimore’s 20-yard line.
• On the season, Pittsburgh has converted just 44 percent of their red zone chances into touchdowns, and is last in the league in goal-to-go opportunities with just a 52.9 percent touchdown rate, according to The Athletic.
• The Browns have only surpassed 20 points in a game once this season.
• Cleveland picked up its second interception of the season last week – and first from a member of the secondary – when Denzel Ward picked off a Taysom Hill pass.
• Cleveland kicker Dustin Hopkins continues to struggle this season as his field goal conversion rate of 70 percent has him ranked at No. 31 in the league.
• This week’s game poster:

• Pittsburgh’s offensive tackles allowed seven pressure in pass protection last week vs. the Ravens, according to Pro Football Focus, which could open up opportunities for Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett.
• Conversely, the Browns will be starting (or playing) a combination of Germain Ifed and Geron Christian at left tackle.
• Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston has a passer rating of 105.1 when pressured, but he has also been sacked 12 times in those situations.

• The Steelers are 0-7 all-time in AFC North road games on Thursday nights.
• This will be Cleveland running back Nick Chubb’s first game against the Steelers since a cheap shot by Pittsburgh’s Minkah Fitzpatrick ended Chubb’s 2023 season. In 11 career games against the Steelers, Chubb has rushed for 793 yards.

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A Final Quote

Running back Nick Chubb on facing the Steelers (quote via cleveland.com):

“It’s just the same normal game for me, pushing the same way and looking forward to going out there and playing against a great team. I mean it’s a football game. I got to go out there and play, so no matter who we’re playing or what we’re up against, I’m always in the same mindset.”

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What are you looking for from the Browns in Thursday’s game against the Steelers?