- Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Steelers favored by 5 points
- Total Points (Over/Under): 38.5
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) will face off against the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Acrisure Stadium this Sunday. The Steelers are opening as 5-point favorites, with the total points set at 38.5.
The Cleveland Browns come into this game with a record of 1-4. Their most recent game ended in a narrow defeat against the Minnesota Vikings, finishing 21-17. Quinshon Judkins led the Browns’ rushing attack with 23 carries for 110 yards (4.8 yards per attempt). David Njoku achieved 67 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per catch. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel went 19-for-33, amassing 190 yards and 2 touchdowns, with a quarterback rating of 94.3 and no interceptions. On defense, Cleveland allowed 97 rushing yards on 23 attempts, yielding an average of 4.2 yards per carry. In the passing game, they conceded 26 completions on 35 attempts for a total of 252 yards and a completion rate of 74.3%. The Browns ran 65 plays in total, accumulating 322 yards, and finished their rushing attempts with 140 yards on 32 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per rush.
This season, the Browns have totaled 1,441 yards. They currently have 47 first downs and have incurred 37 penalties for 307 yards. In the touchdown department, Cleveland has recorded 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. With 8 turnovers (6 interceptions and 2 fumbles), they average 95.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in the league. In terms of scoring, the Browns average just 14.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Browns have allowed 861 passing yards, ranking 7th in the league. They give up an average of 172.2 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage allowed of 66.9%. Over 5 games, they have conceded 378 rushing yards, yielding 10 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. Overall, they rank 2nd in the NFL in limiting total yards per game at 247.8. Opponents average 3.0 yards per carry and 75.6 rushing yards per game against the Browns. However, they rank 21st in points allowed, giving up 24.6 points per contest.
The Steelers enter this matchup with a record of 3-1. In their last game, they secured a victory against the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-21. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 200 yards, completing 18 of 22 passes, with 1 touchdown and a QB rating of 119.7, with no interceptions. Kenneth Gainwell led the ground game with 19 carries for 99 yards at an average of 5.2 yards per carry. As a receiver, Gainwell caught 6 passes for 35 yards (5.8 yards per catch). The Steelers managed to rush for 4.5 yards per attempt, totaling 131 yards on 29 carries. Overall, they compiled 313 yards over 51 plays, producing an average of 6.1 yards per play. On defense, Pittsburgh allowed a completion rate of 65.2%, giving up 302 yards on 30 of 46 passing attempts and allowed 70 yards on 20 carries (3.5 yards per rush).
The Steelers average 263.5 total yards per game, ranking them 29th in the league. Their rushing offense averages 80.0 yards per game, accumulating 320 yards in total. They have 3 interceptions and have not lost any fumbles, while racking up 31 first downs. The Steelers’ offense has incurred penalties costing them 135 yards, ranking last in the league in helping opponents. This season, Pittsburgh has generated 734 passing yards, averaging 183.5 yards per game, placing them 27th overall. They rank 17th in scoring, averaging 24.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Steelers allow an average of 24.5 points per game, ranking 20th. They’ve given up 7 passing touchdowns and 260.5 passing yards per game, ranking 30th in the league. On the ground, they have surrendered 488 rushing yards (122.0 yards per game) along with 4 rushing touchdowns. The Steelers defense has been on the field for 269 plays, ranking them 4th in the league. Overall, they have forced 10 turnovers (5 fumbles and 5 interceptions) this season, allowing a total of 98 points.
Can the Browns cover the spread against the Steelers in tonight’s matchup?
Expert’s Pick: Take the Browns +5
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