Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers

In an upcoming matchup that could significantly impact the AFC North standings, the Cleveland Browns (5-2) are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) in Week 8. Both teams have been focused on improvement since their respective last losses, with the Steelers following their defeat to the Browns and the Browns eyeing a wider lead in the division.

The game will be held at 1:00 p.m. EST/Noon CST on CBS. Offensively, the Browns average 318.4 yards per game, while the Steelers surpass the Browns with an average of 348.9 yards per game. Defensively, the Browns allow 337.1 yards per game, compared to the Steelers' slightly better performance of allowing 321 yards per game. The Browns have scored an average of 19 points per game, whereas the Steelers have scored 21.9 points per game.

Conversely, the Browns have allowed an average of 20.9 points per game, slightly more than the Steelers' 19.7 points allowed per game.

Todd Monken, who has a 5-2 record as a head coach and is in his first season with the Browns, will be leading the Cleveland team. Meanwhile, Mike McCarthy, with a 179-114-2 record as a head coach and also in his first season with the Steelers, will be guiding the Pittsburgh squad.

In the offseason, the Browns made notable moves, signing Zion Johnson as a guard, Elgton Jenkins as a center, Kalia Davis as a linebacker, and Tylan Wallace as a defensive line player. They also added wide receiver Quincy Williams to their roster. On the Steelers' side, they bolstered their defense by signing Jamel Dean as a cornerback, Rico Dowdle as a running back, and Darnell Savage and Darnell Savage as safeties. Additionally, they signed Jaquan Brisker as a running back.

Looking ahead, several Cleveland Browns rookies to watch include Spencer Fano, an offensive tackle from Utah, KC Concepcion, a wide receiver from Texas A&M, Denzel Boston, another wide receiver from Washington, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a safety from Toledo, and Austin Barber, an offensive tackle from Florida. For the Steelers, notable rookies include Joe Royer, a tight end from Alabama, Carsen Ryan, another tight end from Cincinnati, and new safety Darnell Savage.