As the Cleveland Browns return home on a short week hoping for a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the betting shops are giving them no sense of home advantage.
And to be honest, the Browns didn't get that lead this season, going 2-8 after that to the New Orleans Saints. The Browns enter as 3.5-point underdogs when they face their AFC North rival on Thursday Night Football.
The Steelers, who peaked by defeating the Baltimore Ravens, are now 8-2 on the season. quarterback Russell Wilson has taken his offense to new levels and the Mike Tomlin-coached team continues to play like a Mike Tomlin-coached team.
The Browns don't have much to advocate for at this point other than giving young players a chance to evaluate their skills . However, can they play spoilers further down the line?
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