Browns must accomplish these 3 things to defeat Steelers in Week 2

Cleveland Browns have history riding for them tonight with the chance to move to 2-0 for the first time in 30 years. In the way of doing that, Cleveland could end 20 straight home wins for the Steelers at home on Monday Night Football. The Browns have three keys to victory and they’ll need to […]

Brandon Little — Ohio State Buckeyes & Cleveland Browns News Writer

Sep 18, 2023 11:41 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns have history riding for them tonight with the chance to move to 2-0 for the first time in 30 years.

In the way of doing that, Cleveland could end 20 straight home wins for the Steelers at home on Monday Night Football.

The Browns have three keys to victory and they’ll need to make them happen to win in Pittsburgh.

Don’t let T.J. Watt be a game wrecker

If the Browns want to operate their offense to its fullest ability, they can’t allow Watt to have his way. The All-Pro is going to try to take advantage of Dawand Jones in his first career start.

Cleveland will have to help chip and double-team Watt at times. With Cam Heyward out for the Steelers, double-teaming becomes more possible.

Watt had three sacks and two forced fumbles against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Watson is prone to taking extra sacks because of his play style, he will have to be careful.

If Jones can have a good game out at right tackle, it would be a huge boost to his confidence going forward.

Keep pressure on Kenny Pickett

Pickett is just a second-year quarterback, so he doesn’t have a ton of experience in the NFL. Making him uncomfortable is going to help your chances and the Browns will look to do that just like they did against Joe Burrow in Week 1.

Against the 49ers, Pickett did not have a good game at all and he will be without his top target Diontae Johnson against Cleveland. This is set up for the Browns to have their way if they can get after him.

Let Chubb be the finisher

Somehow, Chubb gets better as the game goes on it seems. When guys are tired on the defense in the fourth quarter, they want no part of Chubb running straight at them. If the Browns can get a lead, Chubb can take care of the rest late.

In Week 1, Chubb went over the century mark but didn’t record a touchdown. I expect him to find the end zone in this one. The Pro Bowler will be a favor throughout, but he could hurt the Steelers late.