The Cleveland Browns travel to Pittsburgh for a Sunday showdown in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, with both teams sitting at 5-2 and tied atop the AFC North. The rivals last met on October 1, when the Browns earned a 27-24 victory on Thursday Night Football.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Steelers as 3.5-point favorites, with a money line of Steelers -185 and Browns +154. The over/under is set at 38.5 points (Over -115, Under -105).
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has completed nearly 65% of his passes this season, throwing seven touchdowns against three interceptions. In the first meeting he completed 72.7% of his attempts and led a game-winning drive late in regulation.
Pittsburgh's defense has allowed just 14 points per game over its last three contests. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown six touchdowns with only one interception in that span, while the running game has found rhythm with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. Wide receiver DK Metcalf remains a deep threat in the passing attack.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, gives the Steelers a 73% win probability. Pittsburgh nearly forced overtime in the earlier road game on a short week; now at home, its defense is expected to challenge Watson. However, the Steelers may face lingering fatigue after playing in France in Week 7.
