2024-25 NFL Week 12 Match Preview - Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland: Can the streaking Steelers cage the Browns at Huntington Bank Field? November 21, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

The highly anticipated Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns is set to ignite excitement on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The game will take place at Huntington Bank Field, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 PM EST. As a pivotal chapter in the AFC North rivalry, it pits two teams with contrasting seasons and ambitions against each other.

The Steelers enter the contest with a commanding 8-2 record, riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak. Their latest triumph, an 18-16 nail-biter against the Baltimore Ravens, has bolstered their position in the playoff race and kept them in contention for the AFC's top seed. In stark contrast, the Browns have struggled this season, holding a 2-8 record and reeling from a crushing 35-14 loss to the New Orleans Saints. A turnaround is essential to avoid further unraveling.

Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland Sports Bet Odds

The Steelers are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Steelers are favored by 3.5 points, with a money line of -195.
• The Browns are the underdogs by 3.5 points, with a money line of +170.
• The over/under is set at 36 points, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.

Pittsburgh's success has been powered by key contributors such as quarterback Justin Fields, who has thrown for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns this season, and defensive powerhouse T.J. Watt, who boasts 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. Meanwhile, Cleveland will lean on running back Nick Chubb, who is regaining form after an injury, and quarterback Jameis Winston, who has accumulated 1,047 passing yards and seven touchdowns.

Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Alex Highsmith	LB	Out
C.J. Henderson	CB	IR
Roman Wilson	WR	IR
Montravius Adams	DT	IR

Cleveland Browns

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Jedrick Wills Jr.	OT	Out
Geoff Swaim	TE	Out
Dawand Jones	OT	IR
Mike Hall Jr.	DT	IR
Jeremiah Owusu-Kormoah	LB	IR

While the Steelers are the favorites, the Browns will benefit from home-field advantage, which could inject unpredictability into the game. Pittsburgh’s defense, particularly strong against the run, faces a test in containing Cleveland’s playmakers. For the Browns, defensive improvement is critical following their fourth-quarter collapse against the Saints.

This clash promises to deliver high-stakes action under the Thursday night lights. The Steelers aim to extend their winning streak, while the Browns look to reignite their season and disrupt their rivals’ playoff aspirations. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown in this storied divisional rivalry.

2024-25 Comparative Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland Stats

Pittsburgh Steelers 1st AFC North (8-2) Away (4-1) | W5		Cleveland Browns 4th AFC North (2-8) Home (1-4) | L2
23.3	Points Per Game	16.2
187.3	Passing Yards Per Game	202.8
136.7	Rushing Yards Per Game	88.5
24	Total Sacks	28
11	Total Interceptions	2