Kevin Stefanski’s squad is in a great position to play spoiler, starting with Thursday night’s matchup.
The Cleveland Browns will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field for a divisional showdown between two teams on very different trajectories. Despite the Steelers’ impressive 8-2 record, they are not heavy favorites heading into this game.
As of now, Pittsburgh is only favored by 4.5 points—a surprisingly small margin for an 8-2 team facing a 2-8 opponent.
Similarly, ESPN’s analytics give the Steelers a narrow 55.5% chance of winning, highlighting the unpredictability of divisional games.
These matchups are often tightly contested, especially when two familiar and fiercely competitive rivals meet twice a season.
The Browns have already upset one AFC North rival this year, securing their second win by defeating Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
Jameis Winston and the Browns will aim to replicate that success on Thursday night.
Reports suggest that Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry are under pressure to win games to secure their futures with the organization, meaning the team is unlikely to give up without a fight.
It won’t be an easy task, but Cleveland will look to make this a competitive game.
