Pittsburgh at Cleveland (11/24/2013)

Quote Originally Posted by FightingScot:

This rivalry has been a little lopsided the past several years, but I expect it to be fully renewed on Sunday.  The Steeler's should be fired up after losing in Cleveland last year, a game that helped keep Pittsburgh out of the playoffs.  Cleveland is always fired up to play the Steeler's, because after they have a terrible season, they can always say "at least we beat Pittsburgh".  While Big Ben and the offense have been playing very well, the low total and line of Browns -1 are leading me to take the under in this one.  These two teams hate each other and I can see the Browns strong front 7 keeping Ben and the running game contained.  The only way Cleveland can win this game is with their defense, and based on the 41 total and the fact they're favored, I'm liking the under.  Refuse to bet on or against my own team, but I'm thinking Steelers 20 Browns 17   

Quote Originally Posted by holtnt:

I absolutely dislike Todd Haley and Pittsburgh will continue to be mediocre as long as BIG Ben and Haley try to co-exist.  Jason Campbell has been guiding that Browns offense into the end zone against some solid defenses which should force Pittsburgh to have to match scores as I think they win this game.  When you couple that with the mistakes both of these Teams ARE going to make i.e. fumbles, interceptions, blocked punts, 4^th down missed conversions etc…  this game should get over the low Total…

 

With that said, put me down for Over the Total for a Nickel please.  Thanks!