Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 12 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) at Cleveland Browns (2-8)
For the second time since 1970 (2017), six teams enter Week 12 on a winning streak of four-or-more games: Detroit (eight consecutive wins), Buffalo (six), Philadelphia (six), Pittsburgh (five), Arizona (four) and the Los Angeles Chargers (four).
Additionally, six teams have eight-or-more wins through Week 11: Detroit (9-1), Kansas City (9-1), Buffalo (9-2), Minnesota (8-2), Philadelphia (8-2) and Pittsburgh (8-2). It marks only the third time in the past 35 seasons (1990-2024) that six-or-more teams had at least eight wins at this point of a season, along with 2019 (seven teams) and 1999 (six).
The Steelers have won five straight games, the first time Pittsburgh has won five games in a row in a single season since 2020. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin has a .500-or-better record in each of his 18 seasons as the Steelers head coach since being hired in 2007. With a win on Thursday night, he can extend his streak for the most consecutive seasons with a .500-or-better record by a head coach to begin a career.
If you’re looking to get in on the action Thursday night, the over/under is set at 36.0 points with the Steelers entering Cleveland as three-point favorites. Place your wagers on everything from professional football to cricket betting over at Melbet.
Series History
- Thursday’s game will mark the 146th overall and 143rd regular-season meeting between the Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
- The Steelers own a 18-game advantage in the overall series (81-63-1) and a 17- game lead in the regular-season series (79-62-1).
- Thursday’s game will mark the 72nd regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns in Cleveland.
- The Browns own a 12-game advantage in the regular-season series (41-29-1) vs. Pittsburgh in Cleveland.
- Thursday’s game will mark the 26th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
- The Steelers own an eight-game advantage in the regular-season series (16-8-1) vs. Cleveland at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
- Thursday’s game will be the 45th regular-season meeting between the two teams in the month of November.
- The Steelers own a six-game advantage in the regular-season series (25-19) in the month of November.
- Thursday’s game will be the 25th regular-season meeting in Cleveland between the two teams in the month of November.
- The regular-season series is tied (12-12) in Cleveland in the month of November.
- The 102 regular-season meetings with the Browns are the second-most of any opponent since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
Series Notes
- All-Time Steelers lead, 81-63-1
- Last: Browns Win, 13-10 (Nov. 19, 2023)
- Home Steelers lead, 52-22
- Last: Steelers Win, 26-22 (Sept. 18, 2023)
- Away Browns lead, 41-29-1
- Last: Browns Win, 13-10 (Nov. 19, 2023)
- Playoffs Steelers lead, 2-1
- Last: Browns Win, 48-37 (Jan. 10, 2021)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 181-102-2 (18)
- Overall: 181-102-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 26-7-1
- Browns: Kevin Stefanski
- At Franchise: 39-38 (5)
- Overall: 39-38 (5)
- Versus Opponent: 3-5
Gameday Information
- Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET - Location: Huntington Bank Field
Cleveland, OH
Capacity 67,431 // Natural Grass - TV: Prime Video, Locally WPXI-TV (NBC, Channel 11)
- Al Michaels (play-by-play)
- Kirk Herbstreit (analysis)
- Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Browns: Sirius 81, XM/SXM 226, Internet 807
- Steelers: Sirius 83, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- National Radio: Westwood One Sports
- Ian Eagle (play-by-play)
- Mike Golic (analysis)
- 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: Brad Allen
- Vegas: Steelers -3.5 | Over/Under: 36.0
Steelers-Browns Pregame Show
The Steelers walk away Sunday with a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens, as Pittsburgh improves to 8-2 and takes a commanding lead in the AFC North.
Joe and Brian take a look at the victory and discuss if the Steelers can keep the momentum going on a short week as the team heads to Cleveland for a Thursday Night Football encounter with the Cleveland Browns.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- Steelers at Browns: Keys to victory in Week 12
- 5 Steelers surprises in Sunday’s win against the Ravens
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| PIT | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 4-1-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Away Record | 4-1-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 8-2-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 23.3 (15th) | 16.2 (31st) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 16.2 (2nd) | 24.8 (24th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +11 (2nd) | -5 (23rd) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 187 (28th) | 202 (20th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 136 (8th) | 88 (29th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 214 (18th) | 211 (16th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 90 (4th) | 131 (24th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 106/160, 1106 yds, 5 TDs |
| George Pickens | 48 rec, 728 yds, 2 TDs |
| Najee Harris | 175 rush, 708 yds, 3 TDs |
| Cleveland Browns 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | 137/216, 1148 yds, 5 TDs |
| Jerry Jeudy | 39 rec, 560 yds, 2 TDs |
| Jerome Ford | 57 rush, 279 yds, 1 TD |
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS have won 5 staight games in single season for 1st time since 2020.
- QB RUSSELL WILSON completed 23 of 36 atts. (63.9 pct.) for 205 yards last week. Is 4-0 as starter this season with 90+ rating in 3 of 4 starts. Is 3-0 with 8 TDs (6 pass, 2 rush) vs. 0 INTs & 114.7 rating in 3 career starts vs. Cle.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS led team with 93 scrimmage yards (63 rush, 30 rec.) last week, 9th game this season with 70+ scrimmage yards, tied 2nd-most in NFL. Has 90+ scrimmage yards in 4 of past 5. Aims for 3rd in row on road with rush TD. Has rush TD in 4 of 6 career games vs. Cle.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN had 68 scrimmage yards (41 rush, 27 rec.) last week, 4th-straight game with 55+ scrimmage yards. Had career-high 145 scrimmage yards (129 rush, 16 rec.) & rush TD in last meeting.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS had career-high 8 catches for 89 yards last week. Aims for 5th in row with 70+ rec. yards & 3rd in row with 85+ rec. yards. Has TD catch in 2 of past 3 vs. Cle. Needs 72 rec. yards to join Santonio Holmes as only Pit. players ever with 800+ rec. yards in each of 1st 3 seasons.
- LB T.J. WATT had 2 TFL & sack last week & has 2 TFL & sack in 2 of past 3. Has 17 sacks in 12 career games vs. Cle., with 0.5+ sacks in 11 of 12 games. Aims for his 16th in row vs. division with 0.5+ sacks & 8th in row with full sack.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN led team with 10 tackles & had 1st FF & FR of season in Week 11. Aims for 4th in row with 7+ tackles & 3rd in row with TFL. Has 0.5+ sacks in 3 of his past 4 vs. Cle.
- LB PAYTON WILSON (rookie) had 1st-career INT last week.
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had season-high 2 PD last week, 4th-straight game with PD. Aims for his 5th in row vs. Cle. with TFL.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had 7 tackles in Week 11.
Browns Notes
- QB JAMEIS WINSTON completed 30 of 46 atts. (65.2 pct.) for season-high 395 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 106.7 rating last week, 6th-career game with 390+ pass yards. Has 330+ pass yards, 2+ TD passes & 105+ rating in 2 of 3 starts this season. Can make 1st-career start vs. Pit.
- RB NICK CHUBB rushed for 50 yards last week & has 50+ rush yards in 2 of past 3. Has 100+ scrimmage yards & TD in 2 of his past 3 vs. Pit.
- RB JEROME FORD has 65+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his 3 home games in 2024. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Pit. with TD.
- WR JERRY JEUDY had 6 catches for season-high 142 yards & 2nd TD of season last week, 4th-career game with 125+ rec. yards. Aims for 4th in row with 5+ catches & 70+ rec. yards. Had 62 rec. yards in only career game vs Pit. (9/20/20 w/ Den.).
- WR ELIJAH MOORE had 6 catches for 66 yards & 1st TD of season in Week 11. Has 6+ catches in 3 of past 4 & 65+ rec. yards in 2 of past 3. Had 60 rec. yards in last meeting & has 50+ rec. yards in 2 of 3 career games vs. Pit.
- TE DAVID NJOKU had 9 catches for 81 yards last week, 5th-straight game with 5+ catches, 2nd-longest active streak among TEs. Has 60+ rec. yards in 3 of past 4. Had 7 catches for 56 yards in last meeting.
- DE MYLES GARRETT had 2 sacks in last meeting & has sack in 2 of past 3 vs. Pit. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5 vs. division. Has 7 sacks in 2024 & is only player in NFL with 7+ sacks in each of past 8 seasons.
- DE OGBO OKORONKWO had sack & 1st FF of season last week. Has sack in 2 of past 3. Aims for 4th in row with TFL. Had 4 TFL & sack in last meeting.
- CB DENZEL WARD had 2 PD & 1st INT, FF & FR of season in Week 11, 2nd player this season (Jessie Bates) with INT, FF & FR in a game. Has PD in each of 10 games this season & leads NFL with 17 PD in 2024. Aims for 5th in row vs. Pit. with PD.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on Amazon Prime Video (and locally on Pittsburgh NBC affiliate WPXI).
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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