Sun Dec 28 20:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary and rewritten news article based on the provided text:

Summary:

The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) face the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in a Week 17 AFC North showdown. A Steelers victory would clinch a playoff berth and the division title. However, they will be without key players including T.J. Watt (lung) and DK Metcalf (suspended). The struggling Browns, looking to play spoiler, will be without key players as well, although Myles Garrett aims to break the single-season sack record. The game is set for 1:00 PM EST at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and will be broadcast on CBS and available on streaming platforms.

News Article:

Steelers Face Browns with Playoff Berth on the Line; Garrett Eyes Sack Record

Cleveland, OH – The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) travel to Huntington Bank Field today to face the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in a crucial Week 17 AFC North matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST.

For the Steelers, a victory would guarantee a playoff spot and secure the AFC North division title, capping off a three-game winning streak. However, they’ll have to achieve this without star linebacker T.J. Watt, who remains sidelined with a collapsed lung. Wide Receiver DK Metcalf is also out of the game due to suspension.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns, mired in a four-game losing streak, are looking to play spoiler. Despite their struggles, Browns linebacker Myles Garrett is on the verge of NFL history. He needs just half a sack to break the single-season sack record currently co-held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.

In addition to Watt and Metcalf, the Steelers will be without cornerback James Pierre, guard Isaac Seumalo, wideout Calvin Austin III and cornerback Brandin Echols due to injuries. The Browns are also facing injury challenges, missing linebacker Winston Reid and tight end David Njoku. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is on injured reserve.

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be in the broadcast booth for CBS. The game will be available on CBS affiliates and can be streamed on Paramount+ (in select markets), NFL+, and NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube/YouTube TV. Hulu + Live TV is another streaming option.

The Steelers enter the game as 3-point betting favorites, according to CBS Sports. It will be the final home game for the Browns, and will be followed by the Steelers hosting the Ravens and the Browns visiting the Bengals for their Week 18 games.

Read More