- Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Point Spread: Browns +3.5
- Over/Under Total: 39 points
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The Cleveland Browns (5-2) are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Acrisure Stadium this Sunday. The Browns enter as 3.5-point underdogs, with the betting total positioned at 39 points.
As the Browns approach this matchup, they carry a 5-2 record this season. In their latest outing, Cleveland triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a 27-24 scoreline. Quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 25 of 36 passes for 308 yards, achieving a quarterback rating of 84 with one interception. Wide receiver KC Concepcion showcased impressive performance with 8 receptions, totaling 129 yards and averaging 16.1 yards per catch. Running back Quinshon Judkins led the ground game for Cleveland, rushing 17 times for 96 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. The Browns executed 65 plays for a total of 491 yards, gathering 183 rushing yards from 29 attempts at an average of 6.3 yards per carry. On the defensive end, Cleveland allowed 141 rushing yards on 30 attempts (4.7 yards per rush) while permitting the Titans to complete 20 of 31 passes for 181 yards—a completion percentage of 64.5%.
This season, the Browns have amassed 2,096 total yards. As a unit, they have earned 69 first downs while incurring 63 penalties totaling 420 yards. Cleveland’s offense has scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 6 on the ground, but they have also turned the ball over 9 times (3 interceptions and 6 fumbles). On average, they generate 106.7 rushing yards, ranking them 19th in the league. The team’s scoring average stands at 19.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Browns rank 12th in the league, allowing 20.9 points per game. Opponents average 4.4 yards per rush and 116.4 rushing yards per outing against them. When it comes to passing defense, Cleveland has relinquished 1,412 yards, ranking 11th in the NFL, with 201.7 yards surrendered per game and a completion percentage of 60.3%. Overall, they allow an average of 318.1 yards per game, placing them 12th in the league, having let in 11 touchdowns through the air and 4 on the ground, with a total of 815 rushing yards given up over 7 games this season.
The Steelers also come in with a 5-2 record this year. In their most recent game, Pittsburgh clinched a narrow 16-10 victory against the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 212 yards on 19 out of 30 passing attempts, finishing with a quarterback rating of 95.4 and no interceptions, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt. Running back Jaylen Warren had an impressive game with 101 yards on 18 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. D.K. Metcalf was a notable target, catching 2 passes for 56 yards (28.0 yards per reception). Pittsburgh averaged 4.9 yards per carry for a total of 148 rushing yards on 30 attempts, while their passing game produced 343 yards over 60 plays (5.7 yards per play). Defensively, the Steelers struggled, allowing an impressive completion rate of 78.9%, giving up 263 yards on 30 completions out of 38 attempts, while allowing only 18 rushing yards on 17 attempts (1.1 yards per carry).
In terms of scoring, the Steelers rank 22nd in the NFL, averaging 21.9 points per game. So far this season, they have thrown for a total of 1,523 yards, resulting in an average of 217.6 yards per game, which is 20th in the league. They also average 106.1 rushing yards per game, amassing a total of 743 rushing yards. Pittsburgh’s overall offense produces an average of 323.7 yards per game, ranking 20th in the NFL, with 367 yards lost due to penalties, placing them at 27th in that regard. They have committed 5 interceptions and 2 fumbles this season while managing 76 first downs as a unit.
Defensively, they’ve allowed 7 passing touchdowns and 212.7 passing yards per game, placing them 11th in professional football. They have given up 637 rushing yards (91.0 yards per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has managed to force 11 turnovers (4 fumbles and 7 interceptions). Overall, they’ve conceded a total of 138 points, with their defense taking part in 427 scrimmage plays, ranking 19th in the league. The Steelers have held their opponents to an average of 19.7 points per game, placing them 5th in the NFL.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s Browns vs. Steelers showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Browns +3.5
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