The Cleveland Browns enter Monday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 7-8 overall record. Cleveland had high expectations after making the playoffs last season. The Browns must win Monday night to remain in the AFC playoff race.
Ben Roethlisberger will play his final home game as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Pittsburgh has a 7-7-1 record and is still in the playoff hunt, and a win against Cleveland would help their playoff chances. Roethlisberger wants to make another playoff appearance, and the Steelers will need to win on Monday night for that to happen.
Get Your Welcome Bonus!Cleveland Browns last five games
| Week | Opponent | Did they cover? (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 11 | Detroit Lions | N |
| Week 12 | Baltimore Ravens | N |
| Week 14 | Baltimore Ravens | N |
| Week 15 | Las Vegas Raiders | Y |
| Week 16 | Green Bay Packers | Y |
Pittsburgh Steelers last five games
| Week | Opponent | Did they cover? (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | Cincinnati Bengals | N |
| Week 13 | Baltimore Ravens | Y |
| Week 14 | Minnesota Vikings | N |
| Week 15 | Tennessee Titans | Y |
| Week 16 | Kansas City Chiefs | N |
Cleveland Browns Injury Report
- LB: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (Questionable);
- CB: Greg Newsome III (Questionable);
- C: JC Tretter (Questionable);
- DE: Myles Garrett (Questionable);
- RB: Kareem Hunt (Questionable).
On Thursday, the Cleveland Browns were without Kareem Hunt, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and John Johnson III. During Thursday’s practice, Myles Garrett, JC Tretter, and Greg Newsome III were participants. With the Browns fighting for a playoff spot, they’ll need a clean injury report before Monday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
- QB: Ben Roethlisberger (Questionable);
- CB: Arthur Maulet (Out);
- DT: Daniel Archibong (Out);
- LB: Joe Schobert (Out);
- DT: Chris Wormley (Out).
Pittsburgh Steelers were without Chris Wormley, Kendrick Green, and Buddy Johnson during Thursday’s practice. Ben Roethlisberger and Pat Freiermuth both practiced Thursday and will play Monday night. With the Steelers fighting for their playoff lives, they’ll need an empty injury report.
Expert Betting Tips
The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled against the points spread this season. Cleveland has covered the last two games, and Monday’s meeting with the Steelers has massive playoff implications. Pittsburgh will cover the spread with the Steelers fighting for a playoff spot.
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