The Cleveland Browns are aiming to achieve their first season sweep of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1988 when the AFC North rivals meet this weekend. A victory would mark a historic milestone in one of the NFL's oldest and most storied divisional rivalries.
The Browns last swept the Steelers 36 years ago, during the 1988 season when Cleveland won both regular-season matchups. Since then, Pittsburgh has dominated the series, holding a significant edge in head-to-head meetings.
This matchup carries added weight as both teams navigate their respective playoff aspirations in a competitive AFC North. The Steelers have traditionally owned this rivalry, but Cleveland's recent resurgence has shifted the dynamic, making each encounter increasingly consequential.
Mike Florio of ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports reported on the historical context surrounding this game, highlighting the rarity of a Browns sweep in the modern era of the rivalry.
