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Follow live: Browns host Steelers in AFC North clash

ESPN Friday 02 October 2026, 01:27 UTC By Daniel Oyefusi and Brooke Pryor 1 min read
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The Browns have kicked off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) on "Thursday Night Football." Deshaun Watson's late-game performances and the Browns' 2-1 start means Cleveland enters its home game with first place in the AFC North on the line. With a 13-6 record in Thursday games, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters the Week 4 matchup tied with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for the second-most wins on Thursday in the Super Bowl era.

CLEVELAND -- The Browns have kicked off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) on "Thursday Night Football." Deshaun Watson's late-game performances and the Browns' 2-1 start means Cleveland enters its home game with first place in the AFC North on the line. With a 13-6 record in Thursday games, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters the Week 4 matchup tied with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for the second-most wins on Thursday in the Super Bowl era. The only person in front of him? Tom Brady with 14, meaning Rodgers can move into a tie for first place with a win in Cleveland. For his career, Rodgers averages 256 passing yards and completes 68% of his pass attempts in Thursday games. He also has a 69 total QBR on Thursdays. Also, Thursday's game marks the 150th meeting all-time between the division rivals, which are separated by only 135 miles. Browns reporter Daniel Oyefusi and Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor will bring you all the highlights and key plays from Thursday night, so be sure to check back in.
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