Steelers Given Good Chance to Take Down Browns in Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be coming into Week 8 of the season with a record of 5-2 this year.

While the Steelers haven't played the prettiest brand of football to open the year, it has resulted in wins for the team. Pittsburgh has used a blend of timely defense, mixed with a resurgence from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, to generate victories this year.

This week, the Steelers will be heading home to take on the Cleveland Browns, who are also 5-2 on the season. The Browns beat the Steelers a few weeks ago on primetime, so Pittsburgh will now be looking for some revenge this week.

The winner of the contest will take sole possession of first place in the AFC North, making this an intriguing game all around. Both sides understand the stakes in the matchup, even with there still being a lot of the season left to go.

Heading into the game, multiple experts from Bleacher Report made picks for the outcome of the matchup. Analysts Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon, Kris Knox, Moe Moton, Brent Sobleski, Wes O'Donnell, and Ian Hanford all predicted the game, with four of the seven going with Pittsburgh.

Davenport, Hanford, Knox, and Moton were the four to choose the Steelers to win, showing faith in this team. With Pittsburgh being at home in this game, they should be seen as the favorite to come out on top.

But the Steelers can't underestimate the Browns heading into the contest, and Cleveland has proven that they can beat this team. If Pittsburgh were to drop this game ot the Browns, it could be a real problem down the line.

With the two teams holding the same record, tiebreakers will be on the line in this contest, adding to the magnitude of the game. The Steelers can't afford to drop both games to their AFC North rival, and with the matchup being at home, they have to find a way to win.

One of the bigger parts of the game will be the Steelers' offensive line protecting Rodgers against a tough Browns defensive front. Pittsburgh has given up a lot of sacks this season, and if this happens again against Cleveland, it could be a long game for the Steelers.

The Steelers will need to make sure that they can keep Rodgers upright, allowing him time to throw the ball. This game should have some fireworks on the field between the two rivals.

The kickoff for the game between the Steelers and Browns is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.