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What the Steelers must do to get revenge on the Browns in Week 13

By Jobe Morrison

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to tackle Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 21-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to tackle Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Pittsburgh 21-7. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 24: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks downfield to pass during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 24: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks downfield to pass during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Steelers can win if offensively…

The first thing to mention: The Steelers are 3-0 when eclipsing 100 yards rushing.

Last week, the Steelers offense established a rhythm in the ground game, starting early with Kerrith Whyte and ending with Benny Snell.

What didn’t help was the poor play of Mason Rudolph and stale play calling by Randy Fichtner. Nonetheless, the offensive line closed the game out with Snell and finished out a miserable game.

It’s funny. The first time this season, Pittsburgh recorded 100 yards on the ground, Devlin Hodges was making his first start. They will need to provide the same support this week as he could be the guy to get the nod at quarterback.

Not only will the Steelers need to run effectively, but their pass protection will also need to be better. One thing that will help? Myles Garrett won’t be playing–and he wrecked the Steelers offensive line all game.

Regardless of who plays quarterback Sunday, the play-calling has to be better. It has been an issue all season. Calling a run with 6 linemen on second and long is not a good plan, for example. A screen on third and long, however, is not necessarily a bad plan.

This offense, at the end of the day, needs consistency. It will start with the offensive line, to the ground game, and beyond. The offense must execute better if they want a shot at this game.

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