Cleveland has conceded 25 sacks and Pittsburgh 22, the most and joint second-most in the NFL. Our Browns vs Steelers prediction puts two 5-2 teams behind two leaky lines.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-2 at +15. The Cleveland Browns are 5-2 but have been outscored by 13, and they have taken 63 penalties.
Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers
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Browns vs Steelers: our editor’s props
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Browns vs Steelers: 2026 form so far
Two 5-2 teams, 28 points of differential apart. Read the table across rather than down: every figure sits next to what has to stop it.
Browns attack against the Steelers defence
| Per game | Browns offence | Steelers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 192.7 | 212.7 |
| Rushing yards | 106.7 | 91.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Passer rating | 90.6 | 81.4 |
| Touchdowns | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 50.0% | 46.2% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.6 | 2.6 |
Steelers attack against the Browns defence
| Per game | Steelers offence | Browns allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 217.6 | 201.7 |
| Rushing yards | 106.1 | 116.4 |
| Yards per carry | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Passer rating | 88.2 | 86.2 |
| Touchdowns | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.0% | 39.0% |
| Red-zone conversion | 47.4% | 45.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Cleveland converts 32.6% on third down, third-lowest in the league, and has taken 63 penalties, second only to Green Bay.
Browns vs Steelers quarterback matchup
Aaron Rodgers has 13 touchdown passes to five interceptions at 88.9. Deshaun Watson has seven to three at 90.6 and has not thrown a touchdown in two weeks.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | Deshaun Watson | 25/36, 308 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 84.0 rtg | 136/210, 1482 yds, 7 TD, 3 INT, 90.6 rtg (7 games) |
| Steelers | Aaron Rodgers | 19/30, 212 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 95.4 rtg | 162/263, 1699 yds, 13 TD, 5 INT, 88.9 rtg (7 games) |
Browns vs Steelers injury report and team news
Cleveland has conceded 25 sacks, more than any team in the NFL, and taken 63 penalties.
Cleveland’s defence has 20 sacks of its own, and Pittsburgh’s 18.
Pittsburgh has conceded 22 sacks, joint second-most in the league.
Cleveland BrownsPittsburgh SteelersTwo winning records, two broken pockets
Forty-seven sacks conceded between them. Cleveland’s 25 is the highest figure in the NFL and Pittsburgh’s 22 is joint second.
Both are 5-2 anyway, because both defences get there too: 20 sacks for Cleveland, 18 for Pittsburgh.
The separator is points. Pittsburgh is +15 and Cleveland -13, and the Browns convert 32.6% on third down, third-worst in the league.
Players to watch
- Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 1,699 yards and 13 scores from seven games.
- Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): Fronts a ground game at 4.64 a carry.
- Deshaun Watson (CLE, QB): 1,482 yards and seven scores at 90.6.
- Quinshon Judkins (CLE, RB): Leads a run game now up to 4.06 a carry.
How to watch Browns vs Steelers in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 1 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region, so check your local listings for this one, and RDS has the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Browns vs Steelers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Browns vs Steelers prediction and score projection
Our Browns vs Steelers prediction is Pittsburgh by 23-17. Both teams are 5-2 and both get their quarterback hit, but the Steelers have scored 20 more points.
Signal’s projected margin for this game updates through the week.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | You are here |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
The rest of the week is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 8 game the same way. Both these teams are chasing the AFC Championship odds, and the NFC Championship odds move on the same page as the season develops.
Browns vs Steelers FAQ
Pittsburgh. Our Signal model has the Steelers favoured and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page. Both are 5-2, but Pittsburgh is +15 and Cleveland -13.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 1, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at Acrisure Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Cleveland, with 25 in seven games.
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