SIT ‘EM – D/ST
The Browns defense is shockingly very good this year, but I don’t trust them to continue their dominance against a fiery Steelers offense. For one, this game is in Pittsburgh, where the Browns defense hasn’t fared as well. It’s also against a team that is able to put up points.
While the Browns are still worth stashing on the bench (they had four turnovers in Tampa last week for what it’s worth), this is not a favorable match-up for Cleveland’s D. Ben Roethlisberger is putting up the best numbers of his career and the Steelers are capable of trouncing any defense that gets in their way.
Despite Myles Garrett being a great pass rusher and getting to the quarterback, there isn’t much to like about the Browns defense this week. It’s great to see Cleveland improving on at least one side of the ball however.
Don’t have the Browns defense and special teams in your starting lineup this week.