Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers meet again in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, this time at Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. Both teams enter with 5-2 records, tied atop the AFC North after the Browns won the first meeting 27-24 on Thursday Night Football in early October.
Betting Odds and Preview
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Steelers as 3.5-point favorites with a money line of -185, while the Browns are +154 underdogs. The over/under is set at 38.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since 2024, gives Pittsburgh a 73% win probability in simulations.
Key Storylines
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has completed nearly 65% of his passes this season with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. In the first matchup, he completed 72.7% of his throws and led a game-winning drive. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown six touchdowns against one interception over the last three games, while Pittsburgh's defense has allowed just 14 points per game in that span. The Steelers' running game features Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, and wide receiver DK Metcalf remains a deep threat.
Pittsburgh played in France in Week 7, which could contribute to fatigue, but the model favors the Steelers' home defense to contain Watson and the Browns' offense.
