The Cleveland Browns are hosting bitter rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at Huntington Bank Field on Thursday, October 1. Both the Browns and the Steelers are 2-1 heading into Week 4 for the first time since 2023.
Deshaun Watson and the Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-18 last week. Watson went 16 of 30 for 144 yards and threw two touchdown passes.
Second-year running back Quinshon Judkins rushed 18 times for 70 yards. Sophomore tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught 7 passes for 51 yards and scored 2 touchdowns.
The Steelers edged out the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 3. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw 19 completions on 34 attempts for 292 yards, 3 touchdowns, and one interception.
Running back Jaylen Warren had 17 runs for 127 yards (7.5 yards per carry). Roman Wilson, DK Metcalf and Ben Skowronek caught one touchdown each. Tight end Darnell Washington had 3 catches for 67 yards.
In 2023, the Steelers started with two wins and one defeat. They went 10-7 and finished third in the AFC North. However, they were knocked out in the Wild Card round.
As for the Browns, they went 11-6 in the regular season, securing the second spot in the division ahead of the Steelers. It was only their third trip to the playoffs since the turn of the century. Just like Pittsburgh, the Browns also lost in the Wild Card round.
Historically, the Steelers have dominated this fixture. They are 83-65-1 since the first meeting in 1950. The Browns lead the series 43-29-1 in Cleveland.
The Browns have won three of the last five fixtures, including a 13-6 victory in December. Rodgers threw 29 completions for 168 yards and zero touchdowns. Shedeur Sanders completed 17 passes for 186 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions in that game.
On Thursday, October 1, the Cleveland Browns will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch the Thursday Night game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Prime Video. Fans can also tune in to FUBO TV and DAZN.
The Steelers are 2.5-point favorites to win against the Browns on Thursday, October 1.
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Deshaun Watson, Quinshon Judkins, Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, Harold Fannin Jr., Quincy Williams, Mekhi Blackmon, Ronnie Hickman, Mason Graham, Carson Schwesinger, Grant Delpit, Denzel Ward, and Myles Harden
Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Germie Bernard, Jaylen Warren, Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Patrick Queen, Rayshawn Jenkins, Jalen Ramsey, Jaquan Brisker, Payton Wilson, Cam Heyward, TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith, Jamel Dean, and Asante Samuel Jr.
Analysts didn’t expect too much from Deshaun Watson on his return to active football after more than 20 months away due to multiple ACL injuries. Over the three weeks as the Browns starter, Watson has completed 68.3% of his passes for 587 yards, 5 touchdowns, and one interception.
The controversial star has delivered multiple fourth-quarter comebacks and leads the league in that aspect. Even the Browns supporter group that wanted the franchise to cut ties with the Pro Bowler that Watson is playing decent football.
Rookies Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion have performed above expectations, while Harold Fannin Jr. has continued his excellent form from last year. Watson has never beaten the Steelers in three previous attempts. He’s 0-2 as the Browns’ QB1.
Analysts thought Aaron Rodgers the Steelers in the 2025 Wild Card round. The Texans sacked Rodgers 4 times, and he threw a pick-6. But the four-time league MVP returned for one final rodeo, and so far, he has delivered .
The one-time Super Bowl winner looked slow and rugged in the first two games. He overthrew his receivers on several occasions. Thanks to the Steelers’ defense, they won against a dysfunctional Falcons team.
However, Rodgers wasn’t the only one to blame for the Steelers’ poor outings. The offensive line didn’t do its job; the receivers kept dropping passes, and the run game was non-existent.
All three clicked last Sunday. The O-line kept Rodgers safe, allowing him to record a 101.6 passer rating. Metcalf finally caught a touchdown, and Warren was arguably the best offensive player on the field.
Rodgers is 4-1 against the Browns in his career. He has thrown for 1,111 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and zero interceptions.