The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers for Thursday Night Football at First Energy Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. The Browns enter as 3-point favorites despite coming off a devastating collapse against the Jets.

Key Game Factors:

• Both teams missing key defensive players (T.J. Watt for Steelers, Jadeveon Clowney for Browns)
• Browns offense averaging 28 points per game, led by Nick Chubb/Kareem Hunt rushing attack
• Steelers offense struggling under Mitch Trubisky, failing to generate consistent production
• Browns secondary showing concerning coverage breakdowns in late-game situations

Last Week's Performance: Browns:

• Blew 13-point lead in final 1:22 against Jets
• Nick Chubb: 3 rushing TDs, 145 combined rushing yards with Hunt
• Amari Cooper: 101 receiving yards, 1 TD
• Special teams mistakes (missed XP, failed onside kick recovery)

Steelers:

• Lost to Patriots by 3 points
• Secondary missed two potential interceptions
• Najee Harris under 50 yards rushing
• Muffed punt led to Patriots TD

Betting Analysis: The Browns' potent rushing attack matches up well against a Steelers defense missing T.J. Watt. While Pittsburgh's defense under Mike Tomlin typically keeps games close, Cleveland's ground game should help them control possession and cover the 3-point spread in this crucial divisional matchup.

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