Live updates, scores, and highlights for the Steelers vs. Browns game on Thursday Night Football
This Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) will face off against the Cleveland Browns (2-8) as they start Week 12 of the NFL season. The Steelers are currently leading the AFC North and are enjoying a five-game winning streak, while the Browns are on a two-game losing streak, hoping to upset their rivals in this highly competitive division.
Russell Wilson is having a standout season, overcoming an early injury to his calf. As the Steelers’ starting quarterback, he’s celebrated four wins in his first four games, throwing six touchdowns and only two interceptions during this period.
In contrast, the Steelers’ offense struggled to find the end zone during their last game, an 18-16 victory over the Ravens. Their defense, however, shone brightly, limiting the talented Lamar Jackson to just 207 passing yards and 46 rushing yards.
The Browns will have Jameis Winston under center for the fourth consecutive week. Since the injury to Deshaun Watson, Winston has performed admirably. In their latest matchup, a 35-14 loss to the Saints, he completed 30 out of 46 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns.
Stay tuned with YSL News Sports for live updates ahead of and during the Thursday night game between the Browns and Steelers.
Browns go three-and-out on their first drive
The opening drive for the Browns was far from thrilling, as they quickly went three-and-out, losing two yards in the process. This led to the first punt of the night, which was mis-hit by Corey Bojorquez, traveling only 12 yards. In a lighthearted moment, Pittsburgh’s Damontae Kazee blocked the Browns’ gunner into the bench, resulting in a 15-yard penalty—though without the bench, it could have been much worse.
Steelers unable to score on their first drive
Pittsburgh managed to advance on their opening drive but hit a wall when Myles Garrett tackled Russell Wilson for a crucial sack. Chris Boswell came on for a 58-yard field goal attempt but missed, leaving the game scoreless amid the ongoing snowfall.
Browns vs. Steelers kickoff details
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The long-awaited matchup between the Browns and Steelers kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET as part of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football lineup.
Television coverage for Browns vs. Steelers
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
- TV channels: Pittsburgh market: KDKA-TV | Cleveland market: WEWS News 5
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Announcing team for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video
Al Michaels will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Kirk Herbstreit, while Kaylee Hartung and Terry McAulay will offer sideline insights and rules analysis, respectively.
For pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage on Prime Video, Charissa Thompson will be the host, with insights from former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman, and Andrew Whitworth.
Taylor Rooks will also cover features for “Thursday Night Football,” and Albert Breer will provide additional analysis and reports.
Inactives for the Steelers vs. Browns
- QB Kyle Allen (emergency third QB)
- WR Scott Miller
- RB Jonathan Ward
- LB Alex Highsmith
- G Max Scharping
Inactives for the Browns vs. Steelers
- QB Bailey Zappe (emergency third QB)
- RB D’Onta Foreman
- CB Chigozie Anusiem
- OT Jedrick Wills, Jr.
- TE Geoff Swaim
Predicting the Browns vs. Steelers game outcome
Here’s how the YSL News Sports staff predicts the outcome of the “TNF” showdown between the Browns and Steelers:
- Lorenzo Reyes: Steelers 23, Browns 16
- Tyler Dragon: Steelers 21, Browns 13
- Richard Morin: Steelers 19, Browns 17
- Jordan Mendoza: Steelers 23, Browns 13
Browns vs Steelers betting odds
The Steelers are favored to win against the Browns, according to the latest BetMGM NFL odds. If you’re interested in betting, check out top mobile sports betting apps that offer NFL betting promotions for 2024, including the ESPN BET app and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
- Point spread: Steelers (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Steelers (-200); Browns (+165)
- Over/under: 36.5
Weather update for Browns vs. Steelers
The upcoming Browns vs. Steelers game on Thursday night is set to take place in challenging weather conditions at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. As temperatures may fall to around 36 degrees Fahrenheit, there’s a significant 90% chance of rain, according to Weather.com.
The game is likely to start with some snowfall, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Cuyahoga County, indicating possible snow accumulation between 3-5 inches. Forecasts predict that the heaviest snow will occur during the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. ET, coinciding with the game’s kickoff.
AFC North standings
As they prepare for their Week 12 “Thursday Night Football” match, the Steelers sit at the top of the AFC North with a comfortable lead of two games over the Ravens in terms of losses. In contrast, the Browns find themselves at the bottom of the division.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 8-2
- Baltimore Ravens: 7-4
- Cincinnati Bengals: 4-7
- Cleveland Browns: 2-8
Impact of Week 12 on NFL playoff picture
As the 2024 NFL season progresses, the playoff race is becoming clearer. Currently, nine teams are showing a 90% or better chance of securing one of the 14 playoff spots.
In Thursday night’s matchup, teams positioned at opposite ends of the playoff spectrum will face off.
Below are the playoff probabilities for all 32 teams as well as how their chances may shift following this weekend’s games. — Jim Sergent
Browns vs. Steelers rivalry history
These two rivals from the AFC North have faced each other 145 times, including three playoff games. Pittsburgh leads the overall series with a record of 81 wins, 63 losses, and 1 tie. The Steelers have triumphed in two of their last three encounters.
Teams with the most Super Bowl victories
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the highest number of Super Bowl wins, each having claimed six titles.
Interestingly, Pittsburgh and Dallas are set apart as they have faced each other more than any other pair of teams in Super Bowl history, competing three times.
The last Super Bowl win for the Steelers was during the 2008 season when they defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. Notably, the Browns are one of four NFL teams that have never made an appearance in a Super Bowl.
Here’s a list of the NFL franchises with the most Super Bowl championships:
- New England Patriots — 6
- Pittsburgh Steelers — 6
- Dallas Cowboys — 5
- San Francisco 49ers — 5
- Green Bay Packers — 4
- Kansas City Chiefs — 4
- New York Giants — 4
➤ Super Bowl winners: Complete scores and results from the NFL title game
Al Michaels’ salary for ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon Prime
According to an initial report by Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Al Michaels’ contract with Amazon for three years is reportedly valued at over $30 million, a figure that may have increased since then. A week later, Marchand noted that Michaels’ deal would be comparable to Joe Buck’s recently signed five-year, $75 million agreement ($15 million per year) with ESPN.
2025 NFL draft order as of Week 12
Here’s the current lineup for the first round of the 2025 NFL draft entering Week 12:
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-9 record
- Cleveland Browns: 2-8
- New York Giants: 2-8
- Las Vegas Raiders: 2-8
- Tennessee Titans: 2-8
- New England Patriots: 3-8
- New York Jets: 3-8
- Carolina Panthers: 3-7
- Dallas Cowboys: 3-6
- Cincinnati Bengals: 4-7
- New Orleans Saints: 4-7
- Chicago Bears: 4-6
- Miami Dolphins: 4-6
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 4-6
- Indianapolis Colts: 5-6
- San Francisco 49ers: 5-5
- Seattle Seahawks: 5-5
- Los Angeles Rams: 5-5
- Denver Broncos: 6-5
- Atlanta Falcons: 6-5
- Houston Texans: 6-4
- Arizona Cardinals: 6-4
- Washington Commanders: 7-4
- Baltimore Ravens: 7-4
- Los Angeles Chargers: 7-3
- Green Bay Packers: 7-3
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 8-2
- Minnesota Vikings: 8-2
- Philadelphia Eagles: 8-2
- Buffalo Bills: 9-2
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9-1
- Detroit Lions: 9-1
