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5 Bold Predictions For Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

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5 Bold Predictions For Steelers vs. Browns

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are a classic rivalry in the NFL. The rivalry has been one-sided recently, but there is still a lot of excitement to be had in these games. Here are five bold predictions for this week's Steelers vs. Browns matchup.

5. The Browns Will Get To Ben Roethlisberger

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5. The Browns Will Get To Ben Roethlisberger

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The Steelers have had a bad offensive line the past few seasons, but this year they started out looking better. And now they have fallen back to those old ways, allowing nine sacks the past two weeks. So with Mike Pettine and his aggressive defense getting a crack at that offensive line this week, it seems likely Roethlisberger will again find himself on his back in Cleveland.

4. Dri Archer Will Explode

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4. Dri Archer Will Explode

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Dri Archer was drafted by the Steelers for his speed and big-play ability, but he hasn't shown a lot of that in his first few games. That can be attributed to an injury Archer suffered in the preseason that he is just now returning from. As a rookie, it is hard to get a feel for the speed of the game for a few weeks. Archer now has an idea about this speed and this should be the week he makes some electric plays for Pittsburgh.

3. Johnny Manziel Will Make An Appearence

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3. Johnny Manziel Will Make An Appearence

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The Steelers already saw the Browns this season, so they know most of Cleveland's surprises. One player that could provide a spark and surprise for the Steelers is none other than Johnny Manziel. Manziel has made some appearances already this season and even made a big catch that was called back on a penalty. So I wouldn't be surprised if the Browns pull out some tricks and use Manziel in some fashion this week.

2. James Harrison Will Make A Big Play

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2. James Harrison Will Make A Big Play

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Harrison was brought back by the Steelers after Jarvis Jones suffered a serious injury. He should take over the starting spot now that he has played the last two weeks and when he does, he should come out strong. He seems to have a lot to prove to some fans and will want to quiet the critics, so I think he will continue the Pittsburgh defense's newly started turnover streak by causing a strip sack or making a big interception off Brian Hoyer.

1. The Browns Will Keep It Close

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1. The Browns Will Keep It Close

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The first meeting of these two teams resulted in the Browns losing after having a final chance to win the game. I think this game will be similar. The Browns' defense will hold the Steelers because they will sack Big Ben multiple times and the offense will be able to put up enough points to keep it close. That should allow the Browns to have a final drive to win the game with Billy Cundiff capping off an exciting game this Sunday.

Justin Broyles is a Pirates writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on twitter @Tweets_ByJ, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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