Summary: The Cleveland Browns have an unexpected chance to solidify their position as frontrunners in the AFC North as they face the Pittsburgh Steelers in an upcoming matchup. If the Browns secure a victory, they will maintain a perfect 2-0 division record. With their recent 24-3 triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Browns showcased their potential dominance, surpassing their biggest margin of victory from the previous season and allowing a mere 142 yards of total offense. In contrast, the Steelers suffered a devastating 30-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, failing to secure a single first down in their initial five drives.
The Browns and Steelers have evenly split their series last year, with the Steelers securing a win during Week 18. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh enjoys a favorable historical record against the Browns, with an impressive 19 consecutive home victories and a total of 20 triumphs against their division rivals since 2010.
To catch the action, viewers can tune in to ESPN/ABC for the live broadcast of the game, which will take place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The esteemed announcers Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Lisa Salters will provide commentary. Additionally, the game can be listened to via national radio on Westwood One, and Sirius channels 158 & 229 for Browns fans, and 85 & 228 for Steelers supporters.
In an intriguing matchup, the Browns are favored to come out on top with a point spread of -2.5 according to DraftKings Sportsbook Odds. The game is scheduled for Monday, September 18, at 8:15 p.m. ET. With clear weather conditions anticipated, it will be interesting to see which team prevails under the watchful eye of referee Ron Torbert.
Definitions:
– AFC North: A division within the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL) that includes teams such as the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
– Margin of Victory: The difference between the scores of the winning and losing teams in a game.
– First Down: A new set of four downs or attempts for an offensive team to gain ten yards.
– Point Spread: The predicted number of points which a favored team is expected to win a game.
Sources:
– Referee: Ron Torbert
– DraftKings Sportsbook Odds
