The Cleveland Browns will be trying to secure a playoff spot when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Browns Vs Steelers Week 17 NFL betting odds. The game will be played at FirstEnergy Stadium and is scheduled to begin at 1 PM. ET.
The Steelers managed to snap their three-game losing streak with a win over Indianapolis in their last game. Even though they can no longer get the top seed in the AFC. They can clinch the second seed. This with a win and a loss or tie for the Buffalo Bills.
Pittsburgh has played well offensively, averaging 26.1 points per game. The team is averaging 240.1 passing yards and 88.9 rushing yards per game.
Ben Roethlisberger has completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 3,462 yards. Along with 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. James Conner leads the team with 663 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while Diontae Johnson leads the team with 753 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the league. Holding opponents to 18.9 points per game. They gave up 24 points in their last game and will need to keep playing well defensively if they want to beat the Browns.
The Browns missed out on an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot after losing to the New York Jets on Sunday. However, the team is still in control of their playoff destiny because a win over the Steelers will help them clinch a spot.
Cleveland has played well offensively, averaging 26.1 points per game. The team is averaging 222.8 passing yards and 152.6 rushing yards per game.
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Baker Mayfield has completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,082 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Nick Chubb leads the team with 931 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while Jarvis Landry leads the team with 789 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Cleveland hasn’t played well defensively, giving up 26.7 points per game. They gave up 23 points in their last game and will need to play better if they want to get the win.
The Browns are favored to win this game by 3.5 points. The over/under on total points scored is not yet available.
The Browns were shorthanded in their last game, with four receivers forced to sit out the game because of COVID-19 concerns. With the players expected back this week and the team’s playoff chances at stake, expect the Browns to pick up the win and cover the spread.