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Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) at Cleveland Browns (3-12)
The Steelers and Browns meet for the 149th time on Sunday, with Pittsburgh holding a commanding 83–64–1 all‑time edge and maintaining advantages in December matchups, overall series play, and games at Huntington Bank Field.
The Steelers enter with historic stability under Mike Tomlin, strong recent performances from Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and Kenneth Gainwell, and impact defenders like Jalen Ramsey and Cameron Heyward continuing to shape games. Cleveland leans on emerging rookies Shedeur Sanders, Raheim Sanders, Harold Fannin, and defensive stars like Myles Garrett and Carson Schwesinger, while still struggling in scoring, turnovers, and home performance despite owning the league’s top pass defense.
With contrasting identities, statistical profiles, and decades of rivalry history behind them, this matchup adds another meaningful chapter to one of the NFL’s most enduring series as the Steelers look to secure the AFC North division title, and a postseason berth, with a victory.
Series History
- All-Time: Steelers lead, 83-64-1 — Last: Steelers Win, 23-9 (Oct. 12, 2025)
- Home: Steelers lead, 54-22 — Last: Steelers Win, 23-9 (Oct. 12, 2025)
- Away: Browns lead, 42-29-1 — Last: Browns Win, 24-19 (Nov. 21, 2024)
- Playoffs: Steelers lead, 2-1 — Last: Browns Win, 48-37 (Jan. 10, 2021)
Series Notes
- Sunday’s game will mark the 149th overall and 146th regular-season meeting between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
- The Steelers own a 19-game advantage in the overall series (83-64-1) and an 18-game lead in the regular-season series (81-63-1).
- Sunday’s game will mark the 73rd regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns in Cleveland.
- The Browns own a 13-game advantage in the regular-season series (42-29-1) vs. Pittsburgh in Cleveland.
- Sunday’s game will mark the 27th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Browns at Huntington Bank Field.
- Pittsburgh owns a seven-game advantage in the regular-season series (16-9-1) vs. Cleveland at Huntington Bank Field.
- Sunday’s game will be the 24th regular-season meeting between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Steelers own a nine-game advantage in the regular-season series (16-7) in the month of December.
- Sunday’s game will be the sixth regular-season meeting in Cleveland between the two teams in the month of December.
- The Browns own a three-game advantage in the regular-season series (4-1) in Cleveland in the month of December.
The Coaches
Steelers – Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 192-113-2 (19 seasons)
- Overall: 192-113-2 (19 seasons)
- vs. Browns: 28-8-1
Browns– Kevin Stefanski
- At Franchise: 43-56 (6 seasons)
- Overall: 43-56 (6 seasons)
- vs. Steelers: 4-7
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, December 28th, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland, OH
- Surface: Natural Grass
- Capacity: 67,431
- TV: CBS | Locally KDKA-TV
Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analysis), Tracy Wolfson (field reporter) - Steelers Audio Network: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh) plus affiliates (see below)
Rob King (play-by-play), Max Starks (analysis), Missi Matthews (field reporter) - Satellite Radio:
- Browns: Sirius 85, XM/SXM 225, Internet 807
- Steelers: Sirius 106, XM/SXM 380, Internet 826
- Referee: John Hussey
- Vegas: Steelers -3.0 | Over/Under: 33.5
SCU Pregame and Postgame Shows
View the videos below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
Pregame: Can the Steelers slam the door on the AFC North race this Sunday?
Joe and Brian are back on this special Christmas Eve episode, previewing the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. This episode breaks down everything riding on a rivalry game that always feels bigger than the standings.
We open with the question driving the week: can the Steelers slam the doors shut on the AFC North? From there, we dig into what Pittsburgh needs offensively to stay ahead of allowing Myles Garrett to get the sack record, how the Steelers defense can control the game, and why this may be a low-scoring affair.
Whether you’re watching for playoff implications, rivalry heat, or just classic AFC North football, this preview sets the stage for a physical, emotional showdown in December.
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Game Stats and Notes
Team Rankings
| PIT | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 5-3-0 | 2-6-0 |
| Away Record | 4-3-0 | 1-6-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 8-7-0 | 6-9-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.3 (11th) | 16.4 (31st) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.3 (17th) | 23.7 (20th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +9 (6th) | -6 (28th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 199 (21st) | 169 (30th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 101 (26th) | 96 (28th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 249 (30th) | 164 (1st) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 113 (15th) | 113 (14th) |
Team Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Leaders
- Aaron Rodgers — 275/412, 2860 yds, 23 TDs
- D.K. Metcalf — 59 rec, 850 yds, 6 TDs
- Jaylen Warren — 185 rush, 828 yds, 6 TDs
Cleveland Browns 2025 Leaders
- Dillon Gabriel — 110/185, 937 yds, 7 TDs
- Harold Fannin — 70 rec, 701 yds, 5 TDs
- Quinshon Judkins — 230 rush, 827 yds, 7 TDs
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS have .500+ record in 22 consecutive seasons, surpassing 1965–85 Cowboys (21) for longest streak in NFL history.
- HC MIKE TOMLIN is 11th HC all-time with 200 career wins, incl. playoffs, and 3rd youngest to reach the mark in NFL history.
- QB AARON RODGERS completed 27 of 41 atts. (65.9 pct.) for 266 yards & TD in Week 16. Ranks 4th all-time in TD passes (526) & 5th in pass yards (65,812). Aims for his 4th in a row with 65+ comp. pct., 220+ pass yards & TD pass. Has 60+ comp. pct., 100+ rating & TD pass in each of his 4 starts vs. division this season, incl. completing 21 of 30 atts. (70 pct.) for 235 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 115.3 rating in Week 6 meeting.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN led team with 151 scrimmage yards (career-high 143 rush, 8 rec.) & had 2 rush TDs last week. Has TD in 4 of his past 5. Aims for his 4th in a row on road with 60+ scrimmage yards & TD. Has 60+ scrimmage yards in each of his 4 games vs. division this season, incl. 63 scrimmage yards (52 rush, 11 rec.) in Week 6 meeting.
- RB KENNETH GAINWELL had 5 catches & 128 scrimmage yards (78 rec., 50 rush) & rec. TD in Week 16. Aims for his 3rd in a row with 125+ scrimmage yards.
- LB T.J. WATT needs 2 sacks to tie HOFers Jared Allen (117) & DeMarcus Ware (117) for 3rd-most sacks in 1st 9 seasons since 1982. Has TFL in 5 of his past 6. Ranks 2nd with 136 TFL since 2017. Had 5 tackles, 2 PD & half sack in Week 6 meeting.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN had 7 tackles in Week 16. Aims for his 4th in a row vs. Cle. with 7+ tackles & PD.
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 4 tackles & sack last week. Aims for his 3rd in a row with sack. Had 6 tackles & 2 PD in last meeting at Cle.
- S KYLE DUGGER had 7 tackles & 1st sack of season in Week 16.
Browns Notes
- QB SHEDEUR SANDERS (rookie) completed 20 of 29 atts. (69 pct.) for 157 yards & TD and had 49 rush yards in Week 16. Aims for his 4th in a row at home with TD pass.
- RB TRAYVEON WILLIAMS had 55 scrimmage yards (38 rec., 17 rush) last week.
- RB RAHEIM SANDERS (rookie) had 46 scrimmage yards (42 rush, 4 rec.) in Week 16.
- WR JERRY JEUDY had 5 catches for 43 yards in Week 6 meeting. Aims for his 4th in a row vs. Pit. with 5+ receptions.
- TE HAROLD FANNIN had TD catch & 1st‑career rush TD last week. Leads rookies in catches (70), ranks tied‑3rd in TD catches (5) & ranks 4th in rec. yards (701) in 2025. Has TD catch in 3 of his past 4. Has 5+ catches & 45+ rec. yards in 3 of his 4 games vs. division, incl. 7 catches for 81 yards in Week 6 meeting.
- DE MYLES GARRETT had half sack in Week 16. Leads NFL with 22 sacks, tied 3rd‑most in a single season since 1982 (HOFers Jared Allen & Mark Gastineau). Aims for his 10th in a row with half sack. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 vs. Pit.
- DE ALEX WRIGHT had half sack last week. Had 6 tackles & TFL in Week 6 meeting.
- DT SHELBY HARRIS has TFL in 2 of his past 3 at Huntington Bank Field. Had TFL in Week 6 meeting.
- LB CARSON SCHWESINGER led team with 12 tackles & had sack in Week 16. Leads rookies in tackles (137) & TFL (11) in 2025. Needs 11 tackles to surpass Jalen Pitre (147) for 6th‑most tackles by rookie since 2000. Has 10+ tackles in 7 games, tied 5th‑most by rookie since 2000. Aims for his 7th in a row with 10+ tackles. Had 8 tackles & TFL in Week 6 meeting.
- LB DEVIN BUSH had 9 tackles last week. Spent 1st 4 seasons with Pit. (2019–22). Had 10 tackles & 2 TFL in Week 6 meeting.
- S RONNIE HICKMAN had 6 tackles in Week 16. Had 8 tackles in Week 6 meeting.
- S GRANT DELPIT had 4 tackles last week. Aims for his 6th in a row vs. Pit. with 5+ tackles.
Steelers Broadcasts
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS and Paramount Plus. Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Be sure to check back here weekly as publish which areas of the United States will carry the game over traditional, over-the-air (OTA) antenna signals. If you do not have the ability to receive these channels locally, Steelers games are also available in-market via Steelers.com or a Paramount+ subscription. You may also be able to watch games by subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube TV) or watching on delay via NFL+. (Below is a list of Steelers local OTA affiliates.)
Steelers Local Broadcast Affiliates (CBS Broadcasts)
- KDKA (CBS/2 – Pittsburgh)
- WTAJ (CBS/10 – Altoona)
- WHP (CBS/21 – Harrisburg)
- WOLF (FOX/56 – Scranton)
- WFXP (FOX/66 – Erie)
- WCMH (NBC/4 – Columbus OH)
- WKBN (CBS/27 – Youngstown OH)
- WTOV (NBC/9 – Wheeling WV)
- WOWK (CBS/13 – Charleston WV)
- WWCW (CW/21-27 – Roanoke VA)
Weekday Games
- Thursday Night Football games are exclusive to Amazon Prime.
- Sunday Night Football games are nationally on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Monday Night Football games are exclusive to ESPN with some simulcasts on ABC.
- A small amount of games, such as international or holiday games, may be exclusive to other platforms such as Netflix or ESPN+.
Steelers Radio Coverage
For those who enjoy listening to the game on radio, you can hear Steelers game on the following terrestrial stations, as well as on the Steelers website and app (in-market only) and nationwide with specific Sirius XM radio packages.
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 7 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 14 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 21 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 28 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Croke Park (Dublin) | 9:30 AM | NFLN |
| 5 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 12 | vs Cleveland Browns | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 16 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 26 | vs Green Bay Packers | Acrisure Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 2 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 9 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 16 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 23 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 30 | vs Buffalo Bills | Acrisure Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 7 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 15 | vs Miami Dolphins | Acrisure Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 21 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 28 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | TBD | vs Baltimore Ravens | Acrisure Stadium | TBD | TBD |
Note: All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.