STEELERS 2017 STATISTICS

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Danny Sheridan’s line: by 51⁄2

Steelers’ keys to victory

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Getting production out of a receiver other than WR Antonio Brown is a big key for the offense. With the injuries at tight end, Pittsburgh needs WR JuJu SmithSchuster and rookie WR James Washington to step up against an overhauled Browns secondary. Protecting QB Ben Roethlisberger against DE Myles Garrett is imperative. On defense, the secondary needs to step up and handle playing in nickel and dime situations. The depth will be tested and the preseason did little to inspire confidence.

Browns’ keys to victory

Striking an offensive balance to keep the Steelers defense from playing in attack mode is a huge key for new offensive coordinator Todd Haley, facing his former team. QB Tyrod Taylor needs to make smart decisions and fellow newcomers RB Carlos Hyde and WR Jarvis Landry must keep the chains moving rather than relying on the big play. S Damarious Randall, also new, must not get beat over the top by Pittsburgh’s impressive aerial attack. An early takeaway or two would do wonders for the talented Browns defense.

Who wins?

The Browns quietly have amassed a stunning level of talent for a franchise with one win in two seasons. They show it off and beat their rival, something they’ve done just once since 2012.

Browns, 28-24 Passing

Steelers Opp. Rushing Steelers Opp. Scoring Steelers Opp. Att.

4380 65.1 7.4 29 15 3217 59.5 6.4 20 16 Lng TD Receiving Rec. 437 1667 3.8 29 385 1693 4.4 90 TD Rsh Rec Ret 43 36 Att Cmp

590 499 Yds 12 14 Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game Possession Avg. Total Net Yards Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game

384 297 Avg 29 20 Steelers Browns Yds 1 0 12 14 Pts 406 308 Opp. Opp. Sept. 9 .... at Cleveland .... 1 Sept.16 ...KansasCity ...1 Sept. 24 at Tampa Bay 8:15 Sept. 30 .. Baltimore .. 8:20 Oct. 7 ......... Atlanta ......... 1 Oct.14 ...atCincinnati ...1 Oct.21 ............. Bye ............. Oct. 28 ...... Cleveland ...... 1 Nov. 4 ..... at Baltimore ..... 1 Nov.8 ..... Carolina ..... 8:20 Nov.18 ...... atJax ...... 8:20 Nov. 25 ... at Denver ... 4:25 Dec.2 ...L.A.Chargers ...1 Dec. 9 ... at Oakland ... 8:20 Dec. 16 New England 4:25 Dec. 23 at New Orlns 4:25 Dec. 30 ..... Cincinnati ..... 1 Cmp% Yds/ Att

Steelers Opp.

Kicking

Steelers Opp. TD Int Lng

97 75 Yds

16 15

PAT

24/154 94.1 56/393 81.8 Avg Lng TD

37/39 35/38 28/31 20/24

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Total First Downs Rushing

3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards Sack/ Lost

184 152

11.5 10.1

FG

25/26 15/20 41/44 25/29 Browns

Total First Downs Rushing

3rd Down Pct. 4th Down/Att. 4th Down Pct. Penalties/Yards Rtg

0 2

Pts

142 88 Opp.

70 116 Opp. Sept. 9 ....... Pittsburgh ....... 1 Sept. 16..at New Orleans..1 Sept. 20 .... N.Y. Jets .... 8:20 Sept. 30 ...at Oakland ...4:05 Oct. 7 ......... Baltimore ......... 1 Oct. 14 .... L.A. Chargers .... 1 Oct. 21 .... at Tampa Bay .... 1 Oct. 28 ..... at Pittsburgh ..... 1 Nov. 4 ....... Kansas City ....... 1 Nov. 11 .......... Atlanta .......... 1 Nov. 18 ............... Bye .............. Nov. 25 ..... at Cincinnati ..... 1 Dec. 2 ........ at Houston ........ 1 Dec. 9 .......... Carolina .......... 1 Dec. 15 .... at Denver .... TBD Dec. 23 ........ Cincinnati ........ 1 Dec. 30 ..... at Baltimore ..... 1