Following a stinker in week one, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get back on track against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. 

That starts with a solid week of game prep, including film study. 

So in an effort to mimic Pittsburgh's preparations, I broke down the best plays from the Browns' week one win, foreshadowing possible troubles and potential advantages for the Steelers:

Athletic Watson Returns

My #Steelers Film Room will be different this week since Pittsburgh laid an egg in Week 1.

I’m doing a Week 2 preview, studying what the Browns did well vs Cincy as they prepare for a MNF game in Pittsburgh, staring with offense:

To start, Watson looked nimble and athletic: pic.twitter.com/064S1qtsQ4

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) September 14, 2023

Watson looked sluggish both as a processor and an athlete during his short stint with the Browns last season. 

Week one was anything but, and will put stress on the Steelers' linebackers to make plays in space should Watson escape the pocket. 

The Arm Shines

Watson also showed much better touch and the ability to layer throws compared to last year. This throw was reminiscent of his time with the #Texans pic.twitter.com/I5kJvCftQC

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) September 14, 2023

This was an excellent throw to the boundary from the opposite hash by Watson. It takes both touch and velocity to get this ball over the flat defender, yet put it on the intended target. 

The Steelers play similar coverage concepts to what the Bengals did in week one, so it will be interesting to see how they counter the Browns. 

Still Wonky with Decisions 

One of the plays Watson wants back. This play looked a lot worst on broadcast and the decision is still questionable at best but the ball is clearly tipped here. pic.twitter.com/UBxd4k2CdI

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) September 14, 2023

This play was never going to work for Watson, even if the interception was a result of the ball being tipped. 

If Pittsburgh can heat up Watson with their dubious pass-rush duo, the Steelers' could make these plays common on Monday Night. 

Defensive Versatility 

Defensively, I thought Cleveland zigged where most teams zag Vs the #Bengals.

Instead of drop 8, two high safety looks, they played tons of cover 1 and heated up Burrow with different looks such as Garrett as a spinner right here: pic.twitter.com/pNF97376wk

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) September 14, 2023

Pittsburgh's offense doesn't have the perimeter threats that the Bengals do, especially following the injury news to one of their best pass catchers. 

But new Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is known for applying pressure, meaning these blitz looks and funky alignments could be prevalent on Monday night. 

Pickens Has to Win in a Phone Booth

Here the #Browns call 1 hole, and Burrow gives Higgins a shot but Denzel Ward is in phase the whole way for a PBU. pic.twitter.com/IuQwYe1z2W

— Rob Gregson (@NFL_Rob) September 14, 2023

The Browns dared the Bengals to beat them on the perimeter, often running man coverage concepts against the Ferraris that are Ja'Maar Chase and Tee Higgins on the outside. 

With the Steelers' WR corps being relegated to one real vertical threat via George Pickens, there will be an onus on him to win in tight man coverage, creating a potential Deja Vu moment on primetime vs. the Browns. 

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Pittsburgh better keep the light on for him.

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