Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 14 vs. the Cleveland Browns
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Cleveland Browns (3-9) at Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3)
- The Browns defeated the Steelers, 24-19, on Thursday Night Football in Week 12 as defensive end Myles Garrett registered three sacks and running back Nick Chubb recorded the game-winning touchdown with 57 seconds remaining.
- Pittsburgh has a .500-or-better record in 21 consecutive seasons, tied with the 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys (21 consecutive seasons) for the most consecutive seasons without a losing record in NFL history.
- Garrett enters Week 14 with 98.5 career sacks and can become the fifth player since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic, with at least 100 sacks in his first eight career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Reggie White (124 sacks) and DeMarcus Ware (111) as well as Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt (106 entering Week 14) and Jared Allen (105). Garrett, who turns 29 years old on December 29, 2024, can become the first player since 1982 to reach 100 career sacks prior to his 29th birthday.
- Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt recorded two sacks and a forced fumble in the Steelers’ 44-38 win at Cincinnati last week and surpassed Jared Allen (105 sacks) for the third-most by a player in his first eight seasons since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic. Watt has at least two sacks in 24 career games, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor (24 games) and his brother, J.J. Watt (24), for the fifth-most such games by a player in his first eight seasons since 1982.
- If you want to get in on the action Sunday afternoon, the over/under is set at 43.5 points with the Steelers as a home favorite by 7.0 points. The company 1F Cash Advance in Pennsylvania provides great help to fans, allowing them to receive financial support, enjoy the game of their favorite team, and experience unforgettable emotions without putting off their dreams for later.
Series History
- Sunday’s game will mark the 147th overall and 144th regular-season meeting between the Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
- The Steelers own a 17-game advantage in the overall series (81-64-1) and a 16- game lead in the regular-season series (79-63-1).
- Sunday’s game will mark the 75th overall and 72nd regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns in Pittsburgh.
- The Steelers own a 30-game advantage in the overall series (52-22) and a 29- game lead in the regular-season series (50-21) vs. Cleveland in Pittsburgh.
- Sunday’s game will mark the 26th overall and 24th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns at Acrisure Stadium.
- The Steelers own a 21-game advantage in the overall series (23-2) and a 21- game lead in the regular-season series (22-1) vs. Cleveland at Acrisure Stadium.
- Sunday’s game will be the 23rd regular-season meeting between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Steelers own an eight-game advantage in the regular-season series (15-7) in the month of December.
- Sunday’s game will be the 18th regular-season meeting in Pittsburgh between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Steelers own an 11-game advantage in the regular-season series (14-3) in Pittsburgh in the month of December.
- Pittsburgh is 22-1 (.957) in the regular season vs. Cleveland at Acrisure Stadium.
- The Steelers’ .957 win percentage against the Browns at Acrisure Stadium is the third-best in NFL history for a team vs. a single opponent at a single stadium (min. 10 games).
Series Notes
- All-Time Steelers lead, 79-63-1
- Last: Browns Win, 24-19 (Nov. 21, 2024)
- Home Steelers lead, 50-21
- Last: Steelers Win, 26-22 (Sept. 18, 2023)
- Away Browns lead, 42-29-1
- Last: Browns Win, 24-19 (Nov. 21, 2024)
- Playoffs Steelers lead, 2-1
- Last: Browns Win, 48-37 (Jan. 10, 2021)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 182-103-2 (18)
- Overall: 182-103-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 26-8-1
- Browns: Kevin Stefanski
- At Franchise: 40-39 (5)
- Overall: 40-39 (5)
- Versus Opponent: 4-5
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, December 8
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET - Location: Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Capacity 68,400 // Natural Grass - TV: CBS (Locally KDKA-TV) and Paramount Plus
- Jim Nantz (play-by-play)
- Tony Romo (analysis)
- Tracy Wolfson (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 81, XM/SXM 226, Internet 826
- Browns: Sirius 161, XM/SXM 381, Internet 807
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Referee: Land Clark
- Vegas: Steelers -7.0 | Over/Under: 43.5
Steelers-Browns Pregame Show
Joe and Brian are back to preview the rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.
The hosts expect a different outcome for various reasons this Sunday, as the game shifts to Pittsburgh with a focus on payback for the embarrassing loss from two weeks ago.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- Steelers to watch in rematch with Browns
- Steelers Scouting Report: Cleveland Browns, Week 14
- No “trap” as Steelers prepare for important rematch with Browns
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| CLE | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 2-4-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Away Record | 1-5-0 | 5-2-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 4-8-0 | 9-3-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.2 (29th) | 24.7 (10th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.7 (26th) | 18.7 (6th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | -8 (28th) | +15 (2nd) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 226 (13th) | 210 (20th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 87 (30th) | 133 (9th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 221 (20th) | 220 (19th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 128 (23rd) | 90 (4th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | 123/187, 1626 yds, 10 TDs |
| George Pickens | 55 rec, 850 yds, 3 TDs |
| Najee Harris | 207 rush, 824 yds, 4 TDs |
| Cleveland Browns 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | 141/230, 1763 yds, 11 TDs |
| Jerry Jeudy | 54 rec, 880 yds, 3 TDs |
| Jerome Ford | 70 rush, 339 yds, 1 TD |
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS secured 21st-consecutive season without losing record, tied with 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys for longest streak in NFL history.
- QB RUSSELL WILSON set season highs in completions (29), comp. pct. (76.3), pass yards (414), & rating (126.4) with 3 TD passes last week. Aims for 3rd in row with 75+ comp. pct. & 115+ rating. Is 3-0 in 3 home starts this season. Is 3-1 with 9 TDs (7 pass, 2 rush) vs. 0 INTs & 115.2 rating in 4 career starts vs. Cle.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS led team with 129 scrimmage yards (75 rush, 54 rec.) & had rush TD last week. Has 489 scrimmage yards (97.8 per game) in 5 home games this season. Is 1st player in franchise history with 1,000+ scrimmage yards in each of 1st 4 career seasons.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN aims for 7th in row with 55+ scrimmage yards. Has 295 scrimmage yards (98.3 per game) over past 3 vs. Cle., with rush TD in each of past 2.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS had 74 rec. yards & TD catch last week. Has 70+ rec. yards in 5 of past 6. Aims for 3rd in row at home vs. Cle. with rec. TD.
- WR CALVIN AUSTIN aims for 3rd in row with TD catch.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH set season highs in catches (6) & rec. yards (68) with rec. TD last week. Aims for 3rd in row with 55+ rec. yards.
- LB T.J. WATT had 3 TFL, 2 sacks & NFL-high 5th FF of season in Week 13, 24thcareer game with 2+ sacks, tied 5th-most by player in 1st 8 seasons since 1982. Aims for 4th in row with TFL.Has sack in 4 of 5 home games this season. Has 17 sacks in 13 career games vs. Cle. Needs half sack for 6th-career 10-sack season.
- LB NICK HERBIG aims for 4th in row with FF & 3rd in row with sack.
- LB PAYTON WILSON (rookie) had 2 FR last week, incl. 21-yard FR-TD.
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 2 TFL, PD & sack last week, 6th-straight with PD.
- CB DONTE JACKSON aims for 3rd in row with INT.
Browns Notes
- QB JAMEIS WINSTON completed season-high 34 of 58 atts. (58.6 pct.) for career-high & franchise-record 497 yards with 4 TDs last week, 2nd-most single-game pass yards in NFL this season. Is 1 of 3 in NFL (Joe Burrow & Baker Mayfield) with 325+ pass yards & 2+ TD passes in 3+ (3) games this season. Has 2+ TD passes in each of 2 road starts this season.
- RB NICK CHUBB had 1st TD catch of season in Week 13. Aims for 3rd in row with TD. Has 50+ rush yards in 2 of past 3. Rushed for 59 yards & 2 TDs in Week 12 meeting. Has TD in 3 of his past 4 vs. Pit.
- RB JEROME FORD had 62 scrimmage yards (41 rush, 21 rec.) last week. Has TD in 2 of past 3 vs. Pit.
- WR JERRY JEUDY set career highs in catches (9) & rec. yards (235) & had rec. TD last week. Aims for 6th in row with 5+ catches & 70+ rec. yards. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 140+ rec. yards & rec. TD.
- WR ELIJAH MOORE had 8 catches for season-high 111 yards in Week 13, 2ndcareer 100-yard game. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 65+ rec. yards.
- TE DAVID NJOKU had 9 catches for 52 yards & season-high 2 TDs last week. Has 5+ catches in 6 of past 7. Aims for 3rd in row on road with 50+ rec. yards.
- DE MYLES GARRETT has 7 TFL in his past 4. Had 3 sacks & FF in Week 12 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Pit. with 2+ sacks. Ranks tied-4th in NFL with 10 sacks in 2024 & is 4th player since 1982 with 10+ sacks in 7 of 1st 8 seasons.
- LB JORDAN HICKS led team with season-high 12 tackles last week. Aims for his 5th in row with 5+ tackles. Had 2 TFL & sack in Week 12 meeting.
- LB DEVIN BUSH has TFL in 3 of past 4. Spent 1st 4 seasons (2019-22) with Pit.
- CB DENZEL WARD had 2 PD & INT last week. Leads NFL with career-high 19 PD.
- CB GREG NEWSOME had 2 PD & 1st INT of season in Week 13.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS (Pittsburgh local affiliate KDKA) and Paramount Plus.
Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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