The Cleveland Browns will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET. The Steelers have the chance to take the division rivalry to 11-12, but the stakes are far higher for them.

While the Browns will look for their fourth win of the season, the Steelers need a win to hang on to their Playoff chances. So, here's everything you need to know about the Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers clash.

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Browns Injury Report

• Wyatt Teller – questionable
• David Njoku – questionable
• Denzel Ward – questionable
• Sam Kamara – questionable
• Michael Hall Jr. – questionable
• Dylan Sampson – questionable
• Quinshon Judkins – out

Steelers Injury Report

• Isaac Seumalo – questionable
• T.J. Watt – questionable
• James Pierre – questionable
• Calvin Austin III – questionable
• Nick Herbig – questionable
• Brandin Echols – questionable

Key player to watch

Keep a keen eye out for Myles Garrett, who could not hit the history books against the Bills. He is just one sack away from becoming the player with the most sacks in a season.

What's interesting is that it is the Steelers’ TJ Watts who holds this record, along with Michael Strahan at 22.5 sacks.

Predictions

Pittsburgh won the first meeting 23-9 on October 12. Given both teams' recent offensive setbacks and strong defenses, another Pittsburgh victory is likely, though with a lower scoreline than before.

The Browns have lost one of their offensive hands with Quinshon Judkins' season-ending leg injury. He had 230 carries for 827 yards and has scored 7 touchdowns in 14 games this season.

On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Steelers have lost DK Metcalf after a suspension. He had 59 catches for 850 yards and has scored 7 touchdowns in 15 games this season.

Pick: Under 34.5 (-108)

Broadcast Details

The game broadcast is carried on CBS (KDKA-TV locally in Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Browns fans can tune into WOIO-TV (CBS 19).

Fans also have the option to stream the game on their phone or tablet with NFL+ or via YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket.

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread

• Steelers -4.5 (-108)
• Browns +4.5 (-112)

Moneyline

• Steelers: -225
• Browns: +185

Total

• 34.5 (Over -112/Under -108)

Given the Browns' injuries and the Steelers’ previous win, they are favored. However, as is often the case in the NFL, underdogs can surprise favorites.

Browns' Denzel Ward has already expressed the team's desire to derail the Steelers. "Man, it sounds like it’s an amazing opportunity that we have. We’re still playing for something, so we plan to ruin their hopes of getting into the playoffs,” Ward said on December 23. How do you think it'll play out?

Written by

Reyansh Dubey

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi