The Cleveland Browns continue to ride high at 5-2 and have their eyes on a wider lead in the AFC North.
Heading into Week 8, a lot has been said on the Browns' side, led by recent comments from Jared Verse. On the Steelers' side, they remain focused on getting better each week, as they seemingly have since their last loss, which was to the Browns. Both teams are now facing a critical matchup in Week 8, much sooner than either probably expected between them.
The winner will have control of the AFC North, bragging rights, and be in the driver's seat for the foreseeable future in the division. Lots to look at and analyze, so let's start our preview with where you can watch the game.
Where to watch/listen to Browns vs. Steelers
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CST
- TV Channel: CBS
Cleveland Browns 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 318.4
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 337.1
- Points scored per game: 19
- Points allowed per game: 20.9
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 348.9
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 321
- Points scored per game: 21.9
- Points allowed per game: 19.7
Head coaching matchup
Browns
- Todd Monken (5-2 record as a head coach, it is his first season with the team)
Steelers
- Mike McCarthy (179-114-2 record as a head coach, it is his first season with the team)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Browns offseason moves
- Zion Johnson, Guard
- Elgton Jenkins, Center
- Quincy Williams, Linebacker
- Kalia Davis, Defensive Line
- Tylan Wallace, Wide Receiver
Notable Steelers offseason
moves
- Jamel Dean, Cornerback
- Rico Dowdle, Running Back
- Jaquan Brisker, Safety
- Darnell Savage, Safety
Cleveland Browns rookies to watch
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
- KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
- Austin Barber, OT, Florida
- Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
- Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
- Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers
