Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Predictions Week 6: Although the Pittsburgh Steelers are suddenly facing some adversity on defense, the Cleveland Browns may need a little more help to finally beat their arch-rivals. The reigning Super Bowl champions have won 11 consecutive and 16 of 17 against the Browns, and they'll try to continue that dominance when the teams face off at Heinz Field on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
The Steelers (3-2) have won b
ack-to-back games following a difficult start, with their offense solidified by the emergence of running back Rashard Mendenhall. The Steelers are due for a big win at home, give the points. The NFL Predictions Week 6 experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the Pittsburgh Steelers -14 point favorites at home against the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh's vaunted defense, however, took a major hit during last Sunday's 28-20 win over Detroit when defensive end Aaron Smith a starter for the Steelers in all but two games this decade suffered a season-ending right shoulder injury. "A guy like that, I truly believe, is irreplaceable," All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu said. "There's a lot of other big role positions that get a lot of prestige, but who can always be replaced — myself included — but it's always tough when it has to do with our line. I truly believe our defensive line controls the outcome of the game. It's big. It hurts us." Troy is expected to be back in the starting lineup on Sunday. The NFL Predictions Week 6 experts at Bodog.com have the Steelers vs. Browns Total set at 38 points.
The Browns' best was finally good enough to give them a 6-3 victory Sunday at Buffalo, snapping a 10-game losing streak dating to last season, but Cleveland's 31st-ranked offense didn't show much progress in racking up 193 total yards. Although Jamal Lewis had 117 rushing yards on 31 carries, quarterback Derek Anderson was 2 for 17 for 23 yards and his fifth interception in 84 pass attempts this season. His woeful numbers weren't helped by several dropped passes, and he'll remain the starter after Brady Quinn lost the job earlier this year.
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