Just a week ago the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns squared off in a game that not only ended in a loss for the Steelers but the fight at the end has had a lasting impact on the roster. The NFL schedule makers decided to butt the two games with the Browns up in a three-week span so the two sides get back together this week in Pittsburgh.
Here are out three big worries.
The Browns are in Mason Rudolph’s head
We saw the after-effects of the fight on Rudolph this week against the Bengals. His focus was way off and his ineffectiveness led to him being benched in the second half. If this is the case against Cincinnati you have to wonder if he can hold it together against the Browns.
Cleveland is better than their record
The Browns are a good football team. Especially on offense. They have better skill players than Pittsburgh at running back and wide receiver as well as quarterback. Anyone who simply thinks playing in Pittsburgh will be the great equalizer didn’t watch the first matchup.
Resisting temptation to get chippy
You can bet the Browns are going to do everything in their power to antagonize the Steelers. Pittsburgh must keep their cool on a day when Cleveland is going to be on edge, looking to push the Steelers over theirs.
