Cleveland Browns -1.5 over PITTSBURGH STEELERS

If this was Mason Rudolph at the helm for the Steelers then we’d hammer the Browns. Rudolph is not the answer for the Steelers and they probably need to realize that in a permanent fashion sooner than later. They figured it out in the short term since they are starting Duck Hodges.

The under is also an interesting thought in this game. The only reason this spread is close is because of how good the Steelers defense has been since adding Minkah Fitzpatrick. T.J. Watt should be at the top of the list for consideration for Defensive Player of the Year.

The problem for Pittsburgh will be their ability to score. Everyone is injured. The Browns should be able to put up enough points to win the game here. Baker Mayfield is suddenly good again. The Browns LSU receiver contingent is finally getting open and putting up big numbers. Cleveland’s two-headed running attack is rounding into form.

The Browns can’t make a playoff run unless they win this game. They survive for another week.