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Browns at Steelers

Browns meet division rivals in Pittsburgh. The AFC Central sends three teams to the playoffs, strong division. Steelers have been in our calculations for Super Bowl contenders all season. Their strength is defense, where they are the 3rd toughest team to score against, giving up a mere 19.5 points per game. While their offensive numbers appear average -- they don't give the ball away.

On yards per pass attempt allowed our Killer Stat, Defense, Steelers rank 3rd at 5.36 yards allowed per pass attempt. This stat is charted in the graph below. Stronger than league average (lower numbers) in all but one game.

Opp Yds per Pass Att

Pittsburgh Steelers

2020 through Week 17


      Opponent Yards per Pass Attempt Allowed - Pittsburgh Steelers

Our computer likes the Steelers by 7.5 after giving them 3 points for the home field. Even forgetting last week's Browns' win -- funny things always happen in the last week -- I give the Browns a real chance to keep it closer. Should be a good game.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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