Steelers forced to change Week 4 plans vs. Browns thanks to pesky NFL rule

The Pittsburgh Steelers' meticulously crafted Week 4 Thursday Night Football schedule against the Cleveland Browns encountered an unexpected hurdle. Head coach Mike McCarthy revealed that the team had contemplated allowing players to rest in their personal beds on Wednesday night, before boarding a bus to Cleveland on Thursday, the day of the game.

However, this ingenious plan was thwarted by an NFL travel rule mandating visiting teams to be in the game city at least 19 hours before kickoff. Consequently, the Steelers will now have to commence their journey 100 miles earlier than initially planned. While it's understandable for McCarthy to seek any advantage for his team during a short week, the added travel time may prove challenging.

The Browns have demonstrated remarkable success at home in Thursday Night Football games, with a stellar 9-1 record and a nine-game winning streak. In contrast, the Steelers have struggled when facing Cleveland on the road during these short-week matchups, losing every Thursday Night Football game they've encountered. It remains to be seen if the altered travel arrangements will impact the Steelers' ability to break Cleveland's winning streak on Thursday nights.

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