The Cleveland Browns will square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a much-anticipated AFC North battle, and they'll be in relatively good health after some major question marks earlier in the week.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Baker Mayfield, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jarvis Landry will all be starting for the Browns on Sunday. All three players had been listed as questionable:
#Browns QB Baker Mayfield — listed as questionable (chest) — will start against the #Steelers, per source.
WRs Odell Beckham Jr. (illness) and Jarvis Landry (hip/ribs) are good to go, too. Offense fully loaded in Pittsburgh.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 18, 2020
A week ago during Cleveland's win over the Indianapolis Colts, Mayfield took a hit that injured his ribs. However, even after the game against the Colts, Mayfield essentially made it clear that he wasn't going to miss any time.
Mayfield has gotten off to a way better start than he did last season, throwing for 976 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions in the first five weeks. In Kevin Stefanski's new offense, the Browns have instilled a run-heavy attack that has alleviated some pressure off of Mayfield's shoulders.
On the other hand, Beckham was dealing with an illness that prompted the Browns to send him home earlier in the week. But with his illness not being COVID-19 related, the Pro Bowl wideout will be available for Cleveland in Week 6.
Beckham seems to be getting comfortable in his new role in the offense, hauling in 21 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 72 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown after scoring a 50-yard rushing touchdown in Week 4 versus the Dallas Cowboys.
Lastly, Landry was nursing injuries to his hip and ribs, but he'll be a go on Sunday versus the Steelers. Of course, when it comes to Landry, a hip injury is a cause for concern since he underwent surgery on his hip during the offseason.
While there are plenty of storylines in Cleveland's matchup with Pittsburgh, the Browns are going to be locked and loaded on the offensive side of the ball.
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