The Browns have learned how to win
Like it or not, the Browns are figuring out how to win football games. They have put together a strong cast of young skill-position players on offense around Deshaun Watson who is playing well and continue to play great defense even after trading away Myles Garrett.
Trying to avoid making history
The last time the Browns and Steelers finished the regular season series with the Browns winning both games goes all the way back to 1988. This is the type of history the Steelers don't want to make as they have traditionally been the better team.
Hangover from Paris
We don't expect there to be any lag from the travel last week given they will have several days to acclimate but it might be a bigger concern about the team's focus as they head into the bye week and on a three-game winning streak.
What about a shootout?
Pittsburgh
has figured out how to win these close games but with all the injuries on this team, we do worry if this team can win in a shootout with a Browns team that seems to have found its groove.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers vs Browns: 4 early causes for concern with this week's game
