PICK 107- NFL - Cleveland vs Pittsburgh - Sunday December 8, 2024
The Cleveland Browns at The Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Released to our subscribers on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The handicap for this game is old fashioned. A confluence of factors should favor one side.
The Browns: ...
1) Just came off a heartbreaking loss in typical Jameis Winston fashion. Our analysis had praised Winston's ability, but we also pointed out his deficiencies. True to form, he played well, got overconfident, and then tried to fit the ball into windows that didn't exist. He was picked-off twice at the end of the game.
2) They're traveling two weeks in succession and now on short rest.
3) Their season was already over at 3-8. Recently they did play well against a divisional opponent, but I would consider that more of an anomaly game.
4) Some personnel may be playing for contracts, but soon most will be playing golf.
5) Nick Chubb is not the same after injury.
The Steelers: ...
1) Here's a stat I've never seen before: In their last game, 8 different players had receptions of 20+ yards (Pruitt got close with a catch for 18). Wow.
2) Are playing at home in a revenge game. (I haven't used this term in 15 years.)
3) They had 520 total yards in their prior contest.
4) Pitt is fighting for some possible homefield playoff advantage.
At some point there's a chance we could also see Dorian Thompson-Robinson, behind center for The Browns..... that could make things worse.
I like The Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5
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