The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have caught a major break in Week 11 -- at least in the eyes of oddsmakers.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been ruled out for the season, as he needs to undergo surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder. With Watson out, the Browns will now have to turn to a new face at quarterback in Week 11 against Pittsburgh.
Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2023
Watson's injury caused a gigantic shift in the odds for this week's game between the two AFC North rivals.
Pittsburgh was a four-point underdog as early as Wednesday morning. After the Watson news broke, the Steelers moved to two-point dogs, but the line has moved all the way to a pick'em in the latest odds.
Steelers vs. Browns odds, spread and total
Bettors are hammering the Steelers, who are now -1 in this game at BetMGM. More than 70 percent of bettors are wagering on Pittsburgh to wn this game.
.@steelers have moved from +4 to -1 at Browns.
— John Ewing (@johnewing) November 15, 2023
73% of bets are on Steelers to cover at @BetMGM. pic.twitter.com/P5ZHknMTbL
A key reason may be the Browns' decision to start rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback in Week 11. The team had previous used veteran P.J. Walker after Thompson-Robinson fell flat in his first career start against the Baltimore Ravens.
Browns expected to start Dorian Thompson-Robinson vs. Steelers
While he was electric in the preseason, Thompson-Robinson still has a lot to learn, and he has to face a fierce Steelers defense that is among the best in the NFL at forcing turnovers.
The #Browns are planning to start rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson at QB this week vs the #Steelers, barring a last-minute change of heart, sources tell @BleacherReport.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 15, 2023
PJ Walker would be DTR’s backup.
The team announced earlier this morning that Deshaun Watson will undergo… pic.twitter.com/UtZf518U1W
With bettors flocking to bet on the Steelers, it's possible the team could move to an even larger favorite before the game kicks off on Sunday.
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