Big rivalry game tonight to kick off the week
And we are off for Week 12 as the Cleveland Browns (+ 152) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (- 180). The Steelers have been one of the biggest surprises this season as I don’t think even the most optimistic fan expected to be sitting at 8-2 at this point in the season (they did lose to us though). The Browns, at 2-8, at staring down another rebuild, this one even tougher as the implications of the Deshaun Watson trade still hurt them. The visiting team is currently favoured by 3.5-points while the OU is at 36.5.
The Browns were blown out by the Saints last week as Taysom Hill got three rushing touchdowns, absolutely torching my fantasy team in the process. Jameis did all he could, but three 4th quarter touchdowns ended up sealing the game and now at 2-8 the Browns are looking at yet another losing season.
The Steelers had their best win of the season so far, beating the Ravens at home after a failed two-point conversion attempt. Their offense did not score a single touchdown, but their stingy defense and Boswell’s leg were enough to get the job done. Despite their 8-2 record, they have a brutal schedule remaining so if they want to lock that playoff spot they need to be beating the Browns.
Overall, I think the spread is a bit too generous for the Browns, but it’s not like the Steelers are blowing teams out of the water. It will be a fun game to watch though, and I’ll be tuning in.
