The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns meet Thursday night in a Week 4 AFC North matchup with first place in the division on the line. Both teams enter the game at 2-1 after winning close games in Week 3.
Pittsburgh defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27, while Cleveland beat the Carolina Panthers 21-18. With all four AFC North teams entering Week 4 at 2-1, the Steelers vs. Browns matchup gives the winner a chance to move to 3-1 and take sole possession of first place.
The Steelers and Browns will play Thursday, Oct. 1, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, with the game available nationally on Prime Video. NFL+ also offers live streaming on supported mobile devices.
Al Michaels will handle play-by-play, with Kirk Herbstreit providing analysis and Kaylee Hartung working the sideline.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns |
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 1 |
| Time | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Location | Huntington Bank Field |
| TV/Streaming | Prime Video |
| Mobile Streaming | NFL+ |
| Announcers | Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung |
Pittsburgh enters Cleveland after escaping Cincinnati with a 30-27 victory in Week 3. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes in the win, helping the Steelers produce their highest-scoring performance of the season.
Jaylen Warren also played a major role. With Rico Dowdle unavailable, Warren produced 176 scrimmage yards against Cincinnati, including 127 rushing yards and 49 receiving yards.
Dowdle remains unavailable for Thursday night’s game because of his toe injury. Warren is therefore expected to continue handling a major role in Pittsburgh’s backfield.
The Steelers also have questions in their secondary. Jalen Ramsey is listed as questionable with a wrist injury, while Brandin Echols is questionable with a concussion.
Joey Porter Jr. is no longer part of Pittsburgh’s injury situation. The Steelers agreed to trade the cornerback to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, according to ESPN.
Cleveland enters Thursday night at 2-1 after defeating Carolina 21-18 in Week 3. The Browns have won two consecutive games and now have an opportunity to move into first place in the AFC North.
Deshaun Watson completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers while also rushing for 45 yards. His late touchdown pass to Harold Fannin Jr. helped Cleveland complete the comeback victory.
The Browns will have several important absences on offense. Center Elgton Jenkins, guard Teven Jenkins and wide receiver Tylan Wallace are all dealing with injuries, with Elgton Jenkins ruled out for Thursday’s game.
Cleveland’s offensive line could be particularly important against Pittsburgh’s pass rush. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith have both been among the league’s top sack producers through three weeks.
Pittsburgh’s latest injury situation includes several important players in the secondary and backfield.
Jalen Ramsey is questionable with a wrist injury after suffering a broken wrist during Sunday’s victory over Cincinnati. Despite the injury, Ramsey remains hopeful that he can play against Cleveland.
Brandin Echols is also questionable because of a concussion. Rico Dowdle remains out with his toe injury and will miss another game.
The secondary situation could be important against Cleveland. If Ramsey cannot play, Pittsburgh will have fewer experienced options available in coverage.
Cleveland also has several players dealing with injuries entering Thursday night.
Elgton Jenkins has been ruled out because of a concussion. Teven Jenkins is dealing with a back injury, while Tylan Wallace has a knee injury. All three players were listed on the Browns’ final injury report.
Tyson Campbell and Grant Delpit are among the Browns players who have dealt with injuries during the week but were able to participate in practice. Tytus Howard has also been listed with a knee issue.
The offensive-line absences could put additional pressure on Cleveland’s remaining blockers against Pittsburgh’s defensive front.
A victory would move either team to 3-1 and give it sole possession of first place in the division entering the rest of Week 4.
For Pittsburgh, the matchup is a chance to build on its 30-27 road win over Cincinnati. Cleveland enters after consecutive victories over Tampa Bay and Carolina and will try to protect home field against another AFC North opponent.
Pittsburgh’s rushing attack could be one of the most important areas to watch. With Dowdle unavailable again, Warren is expected to remain a major part of the offense after producing 176 scrimmage yards against Cincinnati.
Cleveland’s offensive line faces a difficult challenge on the other side. The Browns will be without Elgton Jenkins, while Teven Jenkins and other linemen have dealt with injuries during the week.
The matchup between Cleveland’s protection and Pittsburgh’s pass rush could have a major influence on the game. T.J. Watt has recorded 3.5 sacks through three games, while Highsmith has three sacks.
The Steelers vs. Browns matchup has plenty at stake despite the season being only three games old. Both teams are 2-1, and the winner will have an opportunity to take control of the AFC North.
Pittsburgh will try to maintain the offensive momentum it found against Cincinnati while dealing with injuries in the secondary and the continued absence of Dowdle.
Cleveland will look to protect home field and continue its two-game winning streak while managing several injuries along the offensive line.
The game also gives Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson another opportunity to lead their respective offenses in a divisional matchup where every possession could matter.
Steelers-Browns brings two 2-1 AFC North teams together with first place in the division on the line. Pittsburgh arrives after a 30-27 win over Cincinnati, while Cleveland enters after a 21-18 victory over Carolina.
The injury report adds another layer to the matchup. Pittsburgh will be without Rico Dowdle, while Jalen Ramsey and Brandin Echols remain questionable. Cleveland will be missing Elgton Jenkins, Teven Jenkins and Tylan Wallace.
Thursday Night Football begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. With both teams trying to reach 3-1, the Steelers vs. Browns matchup could provide an early defining moment in the AFC North race.
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