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**Browns at Steelers** (-7 43.5) 1:00 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Ministry of Pain
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Do we get Dr. Winston or Mr. Jameis? I think this is a game the Browns can win. This is also a game the Browns could get crushed in. Fully comes down to which version we get.
Personally, I'm betting on good Jameis Winston continuing his connection with Jerry Jeudy against an overrated Steelers secondary. I'm expecting lots of sacks, but enough big plays to move the offense.
For the Steelers, assuming George Pickens is good, and I've heard nothing to suggest he's not playing, he just missed a long TD in the 1st meeting that would have drastically changed his stat line, and this time it shouldn't be a snow game. I think he's a top-10 WR this week. Though I do think it could be a bit of slog for everyone else.
Another upset special:
Browns-24
Steelers-17
Personally, I'm betting on good Jameis Winston continuing his connection with Jerry Jeudy against an overrated Steelers secondary. I'm expecting lots of sacks, but enough big plays to move the offense.
For the Steelers, assuming George Pickens is good, and I've heard nothing to suggest he's not playing, he just missed a long TD in the 1st meeting that would have drastically changed his stat line, and this time it shouldn't be a snow game. I think he's a top-10 WR this week. Though I do think it could be a bit of slog for everyone else.
Another upset special:
Browns-24
Steelers-17
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
There is a lot more riding on this for Pittsburgh and Russ Wilson than there is for the Browns.
I have to ride with Tomlin on this one, chance to pull ahead two games on the Ravens with 4 games left and a chance to push for a home playoff game
There is a clear path for the Steelers to roll into the Conference Semi-Finals
I can agree that Winston and the Browns will put up a fight
Pittsburgh 23...Cleveland 20
I have to ride with Tomlin on this one, chance to pull ahead two games on the Ravens with 4 games left and a chance to push for a home playoff game
There is a clear path for the Steelers to roll into the Conference Semi-Finals
I can agree that Winston and the Browns will put up a fight
Pittsburgh 23...Cleveland 20
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Steelers could clinch a playoff spot with a win and some help. I don’t see Cleveland coming in to Pittsburgh and winning.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Yes, he's still a headcase.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Steelers get Woodley back which makes Watt more effective. Add they have been moving TJ around so teams can't focus-in a game-plan specifically around containing him.
When Woodley was out Herbig did such a great job filling in that they are installing a package where all-three will be on the field at once, so I anticipate a ton of pressure and sacks on Crab Legs.
Also, the Broncos let Jeudy run wild by not manning-up with Patrick Surtain so I'd have to think the Steelers Super Glue Joey Porter to him all game.
Jameis, prayers of not throwing pick sixes might happen but with all of those LBers on the field they will confuse Winston at times but dropping one, two or all three leading to multiple INTs.
Steelers don't have to do too much other than keep it close and wait on inevitable Jameis Winston mistakes.
When Woodley was out Herbig did such a great job filling in that they are installing a package where all-three will be on the field at once, so I anticipate a ton of pressure and sacks on Crab Legs.
Also, the Broncos let Jeudy run wild by not manning-up with Patrick Surtain so I'd have to think the Steelers Super Glue Joey Porter to him all game.
Jameis, prayers of not throwing pick sixes might happen but with all of those LBers on the field they will confuse Winston at times but dropping one, two or all three leading to multiple INTs.
Steelers don't have to do too much other than keep it close and wait on inevitable Jameis Winston mistakes.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
They get 40 year old Lamarr Woodley back? Wow that’s a huge boost! I think you mean Highsmith?
belljr
Footballguy
So he's not injured?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Pickens OUT. I take back my prediction. Time to see if the Williams trade was a complete bust.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Pickens being a headcase is constant and isn't mutually exclusive to his physical health.
Got me. Browns fan here and you may not believe but I actually hate the Steelers which is shocking because I see a faceless blur of Yellow ick and attach a name that seems to stick. Woodley/Highsmith same thang. Steelers win, yadda yadda yadda onto to the next game and the next loss.They get 40 year old Lamarr Woodley back? Wow that’s a huge boost! I think you mean Highsmith?
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
It already won them a game. For a 5th rounder? Its prolly already no worse than a push.
Time for him to earn his check though. If he cant go run/win a few 9 routes above the rim then he wont be of much use going forward.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I get that but not even a single target since that game with snap % going down each of the 3 weeks? That's just sad (even for a 5th rounder). He will be tested today though.
The Frankman
Footballguy
nice helmet to helmet to Jameis by Highsmith. No flag of course.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Sigh
Got one of those " going to be a six field goal kind of day" vibes
Got one of those " going to be a six field goal kind of day" vibes
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Had the guy beat too
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Jesus Jeudy going off is unfathomable. Simply amazing that he's keep it up.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Steelers D doing Steelers D stuff
Jameis has the agility of a garbage truck and they didn't get a hand on him until it didn't matter
Jameis has the agility of a garbage truck and they didn't get a hand on him until it didn't matter
irish eyes
Footballguy
I was already worried about this game but without Pickens, who are they going to throw to.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Jameis Winston Fantasy Carnival happening again?
The big thing here is the Browns have to run the ball in order to keep Jameis grounded. They couldn't do that last week and you could see Jameis getting hyper in the pocket and start slanging the ball.
The big thing here is the Browns have to run the ball in order to keep Jameis grounded. They couldn't do that last week and you could see Jameis getting hyper in the pocket and start slanging the ball.
irish eyes
Footballguy
It's going to be one of those games, where the Steelers lay a big egg.
The Frankman
Footballguy
FINALLY they get Highsmith on the late hits.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Russ not even in the same area code as the receivers
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Need 6 inches, toss it backward 5 yards. Has this ever worked?
The Frankman
Footballguy
Browns HAVE to be able to run, they're not going to have success if Winston has to pass 50 times. Highsmith and Watt will kill him.
The Frankman
Footballguy
and there's the INT. Busted screen but Jameis tried to get it to the RB backign away from pressure.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Buddy who is a big Steelers fan is taking his son to his first game in Pittsburgh today. Was texting him earlier about how lucky he is to see the Jameis experience. He told me he is about 8 rows behind the Browns bench. Should be a fun afternoon for them.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Jameis' prayer answered, no pick-six.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Two misses by Jameis there, think they might have also had the 1st if he checked down.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Newsom with a nice acting job to draw the OPI
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Yeah, iffy at best. Williams needs to know better though. As long as he didn't extend his arm he probably wouldn't have got flagged
The Frankman
Footballguy
Offense now running read option, again the Browns have to do something to jumpstart the run game and slow the rush.
Jameis can't lose the checkdown, he keeps looking deep.
Jameis can't lose the checkdown, he keeps looking deep.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I’m getting really tired of Porter Jr. I can’t take it anymore.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
They called the earlier OPI on Williams so had to call that one (which was more blatant)
The Frankman
Footballguy
Hopkins is going to be cut after the game.
Can't miss two FGs under 40 yards.
Can't miss two FGs under 40 yards.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Wilson starting to cook. 
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Running the Fields package, but with Russ this week? Ill allow it 
The Frankman
Footballguy
Now the Browns are in bigtime trouble. They can't run and Jameis is already shook in this game. They'll need to force a turnover if they have any chance to win because I don't see jameis pulling off two perfect touchdown drives.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Forgot to block the one ILB the Steelers have who can tackle.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Trying to run a toss sweep on 4th and 1 when you haven't run the ball well all day is certainly a choice.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Thats was more of an OPI than the first one 
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Massive throw there
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I thought Muth was down but I’ll take it.
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