The Steelers are losers of 4 straight and it has not been to superior competition. Who can really say what is wrong with Pittsburgh? They have just had meltdowns in the 4th quarters of their last few games. The bottom line for this game is simple. The weather is going to be out of control with temperatures feeling like -1 degrees and winds up to 35 mph. The Browns cant pass on a normal sunny day so its safe to say they will struggle tonight. When Cleveland runs the ball they will be using their backup Harrison and will be going against a very good Steelers run defense. So if you cant throw and cant run then its safe to say you probably are not going to put up a lot of points. If the Browns do get down the field would a field goal be even possible in this weather. When Pittsburgh is on offense they are going to run the ball a lot against the left side of the Browns Defense. Left end Coleman is out and so is his backup. Cleveland is also banged up on that side at linebacker and corner with key guys playing hurt. Its tough to take a team laying 10 points in these conditions, but a Steelers loss would knock them out of the playoff race and really could be the spiraling downfall for this great franchise. Look for Pittsburgh to get focused tonight and jump to a big lead early. You never know what can happen in the wind or snow, but usually bad teams beat themselves more often in these types of conditions. The Browns now are playing for the #1 pick next year. Take the Steelers.
Balfe NFL 12/10
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