PITTSBURGH, Pa. – After a thrilling triumph 17 days ago in the wintry mix, The Cleveland Browns travel to face the Pittsburgh Steelers today– Sunday, Dec. 8 – at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services.
This matchup will kick off at 1 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have cut the cord on cable can catch the game on CBS at no cost by utilizing a free trial from DirecTV Stream. Fubo is offering $30 off your first month and Sling has promotional offers.
This game will also stream on Paramount Plus, which offers a free trial. If you want to stick with it, the service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month.
The Browns (3-9) stumbled in the Mile High City against the Broncos, while the Steelers (9-3) outlasted the Bengals in a shootout.
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BROWNS-STEELERS Matchup Preview
The Browns will try to knock off their bitter rival for the second time in nearly three weeks and salvage a season of frustration.
Cleveland recently clinched their 22nd losing season in the expansion era. But all is not doom and gloom as in past losing years.
Cleveland has strapped in for a wild ride with veteran quarterback Jameis Winston this season. His latest showing resulted in a career-high 497 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions, including two pick-6’s against the Denver Broncos.
He has thrown six interceptions in two losses.
Winston has tallied 1,763 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Steelers recorded just one sack on the signal caller in the first meeting, which was a strip sack that led to a score.
In a continued slow revival from a brutal season-ending leg injury last season, running back Nick Chubb delivered a strong performance in an emotional game against the Steelers, tallying two touchdowns and 59 yards. Chubb was held to just 21 yards against the Broncos. He has 82 carries for 243 yards and three touchdowns, averaging three yards per carry.
With Winston’s emergence, Cleveland has transitioned to a pass-heavy offense, which has benefited one major receiving acquisition this season.
Jerry Jeudy has transformed into a major weapon for the Browns. Look no further than his career-high 235-yard, one touchdown performance against his former team in Denver. Jeudy was held in check against Pittsburgh on Nov. 21, tallying just four receptions for 43 yards.
He has amassed 54 receptions for 880 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 16.3 yards per reception.
Rising receiver Elijah Moore has come into his own as the season winds down. Moore has garnered 50 receptions for 447 yards and one touchdown, averaging 8.9 yards per reception.
Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett recorded three sacks against the Steelers in the last meeting. Garrett has tallied 27 solo tackles, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles this season. He is making a strong case to defend his defensive crown.
Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has tallied 22 solo tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions. He leads the NFL in pass deflections with 19.
Cleveland converted all four fourth down attempts against the Steelers in the first meeting. All of those were on scoring drives. Cleveland is 20-of-30 on fourth down this season.
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The Steelers will try to exact some revenge from the “Thursday Night Football” snow globe game. It will wrap up a revealing stretch of four-straight division matchups.
Pittsburgh remains atop the AFC North after their wild Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Since losing to the Browns in Week 12, they clinched their 21st consecutive non-losing season.
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has tallied 1,626 yards and 10 touchdowns with three interceptions. Backup quarterback Justin Fields can be deployed at any time, tallying 1,106 yards and five touchdowns with one interception through the air, and 281 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.
Running back Najee Harris has racked up 207 carries for 824 yards and four touchdowns. Versatile back Jaylen Warren has 78 carries for 312 yards and one touchdown. He also has tallied 197 receiving yards.
Star receiver George Pickens made headlines with his encounter with Browns’ defensive back Greg Newsome II, and overall comments about Cleveland’s football team. Pickens has 55 receptions for 850 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.5 yards per reception.
The Pickens-Browns secondary matchup is one to watch on the afternoon. Pickens is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Tight end Pat Freiermuth has hauled in 41 receptions for 422 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 10.3 yards per reception.
Pittsburgh will want to capitalize on Winston’s wild ride in Denver. Linebacker T.J. Watt will bring a hammering presence to try and put the topsy turvy signal caller in a blender.
Watt has tallied 31 solo tackles, 9.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. His ongoing comparison with Garrett is just one of the many juicier storylines for the latest installment of the rivalry.
He was held without a sack for just the second time in 13 games against the Browns.
Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has tallied 49 solo tackles and one forced fumble. Linebacker Alex Highsmith, who missed the first meeting, is back and will bolster a punishing defense. He has tallied 11 solo tackles with three sacks this season.
Pittsburgh lost the field position battle in the first matchup; averaging starts at their own 29-yard line. Playing in the wintry mix, Cleveland began their possessions at their own 41. Pittsburgh will have to find a way to flip that advantage, taking away the Browns’ momentum and forcing Winston to orchestrate long, clock-eating drives.
Pittsburgh leads the all-time series, 81-64-1. Cleveland has not defeated the Steelers in the Steel City during the regular season since 2003. The Browns are aiming for their first sweep in the season series since 1988.
BROWNS-STEELERS Last Game Recap
The Browns came up short on Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos, while the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Cincinnati Bengals in AFC North action.
Cleveland Browns: Lost 41-32 against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 2
Pittsburgh Steelers: Won 44-38 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 1
BROWNS-STEELERS Players to Watch
Cleveland Browns: QB Jameis Winston, DE Myles Garrett, RB Nick Chubb, WR Jerry Jeudy, CB Denzel Ward
Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Russell Wilson, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR George Pickens, K Chris Bosworth, RB Jaylen Warren
BROWNS-STEELERS Injuries of Note
The Browns’ injured reserve list continues to expand, while the Steelers enter the rivalry rematch relatively healthy.
Cleveland Browns: WR Cedric Tillman (concussion), DE Sam Kamara (concussion) are both out.
WR Jamari Thrash (shoulder), S Juan Thornhill (calf) are both questionable.
QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles surgery), OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee), OT Dawand Jones (lower leg), RB Nyheim Hines (knee), LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck), OT James Hudson III (shoulder), LS Charley Hughlett (ribs), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee), DT Maurice Hurst II (ankle), TE Geoff Swaim (concussion), CB Myles Harden (shin) and C Nick Harris are all placed on injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Steelers: WR George Pickens (hamstring) is questionable.
CB Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) and CB C.J. Henderson (neck) and WR Roman Wilson (hamstring) and defensive tackle Montravious Adams (knee) have all been placed on injured reserve.
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Who is announcing Browns vs. Steelers?
Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tony Romo (analyst) will be the announcers while Tracy Wolfson reports from the sidelines.
What are the latest odds for Browns vs. Steelers?
Spread: CLE: (+6.5), PIT: (-6.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (+230), PIT: (-285)
Point total: 43.5
Odds from DraftKings
How to Watch BROWNS-STEELERS
- Who: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Channel: CBS
- Best Streaming Options: Fubo ($30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers) and Paramount Plus
Channel finder if you have cable
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Fubo ($30 off your first month) has three main packages: Pro costs $79.99/month; Elite is $89.99; Premier is priced at $99.99. Cancel before the free trial ends to avoid being charged. Fubo includes access to more than 185 sports, entertainment and news channels. You can record games, TV shows, movies and more.
About DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream, which also gives customers a free trial, offers four packages if you continue with the service after your trial ends: Entertainment for $69.99; Choice for $84.99; Ultimate for $109.99; and premier for $159.99. Choice offers the most channels for sports enthusiasts.
About Sling
Sling, which features promotional offers for new customers, has a Blue package for $20 for your first month ($40 after that) and an Orange package for the same price and deal. Get both the Blue and Orange packages for $27.50 for your first month ($55 after that).
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About Paramount+
Paramount+ lets you watch NFL games on CBS for free and it offers a free trial for new subscribers. After the free trial is up, the streaming service offers the essential package for $5.99 a month and the premium package for $11.99 a month. In addition to CBS it also features programming from BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and more.
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