Odell Beckham Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns in a shocking blockbuster during the offseason and many thought that his acquisition was the final piece of the puzzle for the franchise. After years of struggling and missing the playoffs, many anointed the Browns the best team in the AFC North before the season even started. Unfortunately, those bold predictions have not come true.
Heading into their Week 11 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, the Browns have a disappointing 3-6 record. They are only 1-3 at home.
Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has surprisingly come alive over the past few weeks and are very much alive in the AFC playoff picture without Ben Roethlisberger at 5-4. Mike Tomlin has done an amazing job and they have the momentum entering this week's matchup.
All of that being said, the Browns need a big game from Beckham. He is more than capable of stepping up if Freddie Kitchens gets him involved more. So far this season, Beckham has caught 44 passes for 632 yards and only one touchdown.
Here are some bold predictions for the superstar wide receiver against the Steelers.
He Will Score Two Touchdowns for the Browns
First up, the Browns are going to see Beckham break out with two touchdowns in this game. Pittsburgh's defense has done a solid job, especially since acquiring safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins. While they may not have a bad defensive game, Beckham is going to have a big game.
Baker Mayfield needs to do everything he can to get Beckham involved early and often this week. With only one touchdown reception entering this week's game, Beckham is going to have a major breakout when it comes to getting into the end zone.
Beckham Will Complete a Huge Pass
Throughout his career, Beckham has played the role of quarterback quite often. Both the New York Giants and Browns have given him a chance to make plays passing the football. That will be the case once again this week, as Kitchens will dial up some trickery and will complete a big play against the Steelers.
The Browns Will Get Him at Least 10 Receptions
Finally, there has been a lot of criticism surrounding the Browns for how they have utilized Beckham. They have not looked to get him involved early at times and that has backfired for them. Cleveland will not follow that trend this week and will be looking his way all game long.
When everything is said and done, the Browns are going to see Beckham haul in at least 10 passes. He should also come close to the 100-yard mark through the air. Cleveland needs a big game from their star wide receiver and he is going to deliver just that for them.
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