Our football staff at DK Pittsburgh Sports predicts the Steelers' game against the Browns today, 1:02 p.m., at Heinz Field:
Dale Lolley (4-0): Are the Browns ready to break through? Perhaps. But you have to do more than just talk about it. You have to do it on the field. And the fact they're still concerned with "revenge" for Myles Garrett shows immaturity. (Revenge for what, by the way? Mason Rudolph's head getting in the way of Garrett swinging his helmet at it?) The Steelers have what it takes to slow Cleveland's running game, and if they do that and put the ball in the hands of Baker Mayfield, history has shown he'll make mistakes. The Browns are also all kinds of banged up. The Steelers are missing some key guys, as well, but not as many as the Browns, who aren't nearly as deep. Stephon Tuitt should have his way with Chris Hubbard at right guard, for example. One thing to watch: The Browns rank 31st in special teams, according to Football Outsiders. The Steelers are 11th. Steelers, 30-23
Chris Carter (4-0): Both of the Browns' starting safeties, Harrison and Joseph, are out. That means Ben Roethlisberger can pick apart the middle of the field, and it might result in a big day for Chase Claypool again. Roethlisberger can neutralize the best part of Cleveland's defense, its pass rush, with a quick passing game that hits at the soft spots of a group that's still figuring things out this year. Defensively, the Steelers need a big game out of Devin Bush to shut down Hunt, then put the game on Mayfield. Steelers, 31-23
Ramon Foster (4-0): I've got Pittsburgh because of the defense. I do think this will be high-scoring, but I trust the Steelers' linebackers to keep Baker from rolling out, throwing from the sideline ... that's what you've got to stop. That and Jarvis Landry. He's a guy who always keeps the chains moving. If they're able to keep him from converting third downs, that'll be huge. Also, I like Pittsburgh's O-line better. (Of course, I'm a homer!) Steelers, 34-24
Tom Reed (4-0): The Browns have been front-runners during their four-game winning streak. They have trailed for just 30:03 in the 240 minutes of play. It's allowed Kevin Stefanski to cut Mayfield's steak in small pieces for him. If the Steelers can build a lead, they can force Mayfield to try to win the game through the air. That's when Cleveland figures to be most vulnerable. The Browns are improving, but expect form to hold at Heinz Field in a close game. Steelers, 27-24
Dejan Kovacevic (4-0): This one's had me more uneasy than it does in this moment, though that's subject to change. See I find it impossible to get past the Browns potentially having their top four offensive weapons -- Mayfield, Landry, Odell Beckham, Nick Chubb -- all being banged up, sick or out. To say nothing of the Browns missing multiple players on defense, too. That's asking too much damage control. But we'll see. For now, Steelers, 30-16