You are going to hear it a lot this week, Pittsburgh wants revenge on Cleveland this time around. It was a tough loss for the Steelers when they played the Browns in Week 12. Many different factors seemed to be going against the black and gold in that battle. Everyone was afraid that they would get upset, and that is exactly what happened after the Browns beat them in the snow.
With a full week of rest and preparation, the Steelers should have the advantage when it comes to body recovery. Cleveland just played on Monday night, which saw their offense put up plenty of yards. It could result in both sides potentially being a little sorer.
The Steelers need to take advantage of this and find different ways to succeed so they don't lose twice to the Browns.
George Pickens, WR
A big week for George Pickens coming up. It seems like every week is, but this will be important for him. He ended the Browns game by starting a scuffle with Greg Newsome. Instead of trying to get the Hail Mary throw, he decided to tap into his frustrations and emotions. Pickens must remain committed to a team-first attitude. Pittsburgh needs him to perform well and stay smart.
Steelers entire defensive line
He hasn't been great for the Browns yet, but Nick Chubb remains a factor for Cleveland. The Steeler's defensive line needs to shut down that part of their offense and keep them from gaining chunk yardage. If they can do that, then it will put their entire offense on the shoulders of Jameis Winston. That is when the black and gold can unleash their pass rush and force Winston into bad situations.
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Najee Harris, RB
He has remained solid throughout the season, but Najee Harris should be ready for a big game against the Browns. Cleveland has a solid defense overall, and they stalled both Harris and Jaylen Warren in Week 12. Harris and the run game have to find success so Myles Garrett can get slowed down in pass-rush scenarios. If the run game sputters, then Pittsburgh's offense will struggle.
Joey Porter Jr., CB
It might have been the worst game of his career, but Joey Porter Jr. will try and rebound this week. The Browns don't have a ton of receiver talent, so this should be a good opportunity for the Steelers secondary to correct itself. Porter has to play more discipline for the remainder of Pittsburgh's season. He has been too inconsistent for the black and gold to this point in the schedule.
Dan Moore Jr., OT
When you talk about revenge games, Dan Moore Jr. has to rebound from the last time they played the Browns. He allowed Garrett to take over the first half of that game and gain three sacks and a forced fumble. Garrett wrecked the matchup, and both Moore and Pittsburgh's coaching staff have to have a better plan of attack. If Moore continues that type of play, then the Steelers have little chance of victory.