The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of just four remaining undefeated teams in the NFL while the heralded AFC North franchise is one of only two unbeaten teams left in the AFC. Nonetheless, the road won't get any easier for the surging Steelers as the rival Cleveland Browns are up next on the schedule in Week 6.
Thus far, the Steelers have managed to overcome the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles, though it hasn't all been easy for Pittsburgh. Forced into a bye week in Week 4 due to a coronavirus outbreak from the Tennessee Titans, the Steelers did respond well this past Sunday against the aforementioned Eagles as a matchup against the Browns may truly prove whether this team is actually for real or not in 2020.
With the Browns at a stellar 4-1 on the season, Cleveland has now won four consecutive games leading into Week 6. However, the Steelers will more than likely be simply too much to handle for the up-and-coming Browns as Pittsburgh is physical, intelligent and always prepared.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will surely have Pittsburgh ready to roll in Week 6 against the rival Browns as this one might even turn into a massive statement win before all is said and done.
1. Ben Roethlisberger will throw for more than 400 yards
The Steelers struggled mightily in the absence of veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2019. However, Big Ben is back and in a big way in 2020 as the seasoned signal-caller has the Steelers offense clicking on all cylinders through the first five weeks of the regular season.
With the Cleveland Browns up next on the slate, it is not out of the question to expect an absolutely tremendous performance from Roethlisberger in Week 6. Not only with Big Ben lead the Steelers to victory, but he will do so in impressive fashion en route to throwing for more than 400 yards on Sunday afternoon.
2. Chase Claypool will shine again in Week 6
In Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool officially made his first mark on the NFL. A second-round pick by the Steelers in 2020, the former Notre Dame Fighting Irish standout broke out against the aforementioned Eagles while producing seven receptions, 110 receiving yards and three touchdowns to coincide with three carries for six rushing yards and another score.
While it would be easy for Claypool to immediately regress in Week 6 against the Browns, the rookie pass-catcher will actually do the exact opposite. Claypool will excel yet again while it can be expected that he surpasses the 100-yard receiving mark in addition to finding the end zone at least once against the Browns.
3. Baker Mayfield will throw multiple picks versus Steelers
Despite his hit-or-miss play over the course of his first few NFL seasons, Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield appears to be pretty locked in at the moment. With Mayfield notably leading the Browns to four straight wins, which has Cleveland at a nearly perfect 4-1 on the season, the former collegiate standout and No. 1 overall draft pick will need to keep things heading in a positive direction if his team has any chance at reaching the postseason in 2020.
However, the inconsistent Mayfield is also due for a stinker with the Steelers and their stout defense currently waiting in the wings. Because of the pressure that Mayfield will receive against Pittsburgh, the Steelers will force him to throw multiple interceptions in Week 6. If the Steelers can really get to Mayfield while making him highly uncomfortable under center, a trio of picks could be in his immediate future.
4. Steelers defeat rival Browns by double digits in Week 6
Even though it presently appears as though the Browns are a legitimate contender in both the AFC North and AFC, the heralded Steelers will no doubt put their “little brother” in their place come Week 6.
Currently a perfect on the season, the Steelers will jump out to an early lead against the Browns as Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield won't be able to keep up when the pressure is on. With the Steelers also possessing an impressive unit on defense, Mayfield will remain uncomfortable throughout the outing as Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger continues to tack on points on the other end.
If the Steelers can jump out to an early lead while sustaining their success through all four quarters, there is no reason why Pittsburgh shouldn't easily win this rivalry game by at least 10 points.
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