2018 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 8

Cleveland Browns (2-4-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2-1)

Sunday, October 28, 1PM ET

After stumbling out of the gates, the Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to gain some momentum as we close in on the midpoint of the 2018 campaign. Can they keep the ball rolling against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8, or will they falter against their divisional foes?

I’m going to say that Ben Roethlisberger makes it happen on Sunday. He’s got plenty of support with players like Antonio Brown and Juju Smith-Schuster to throw to and James Connor leading the rushing attack. My confidence only builds when I consider that they’ll all be facing one of the worst defenses in the NFL.

Sure, Baker Mayfield will try to keep the Browns in it. He may even score a couple of touchdowns against the Steelers’ susceptible defense. In the end, though, I don’t think Cleveland has the firepower to keep up with Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh offense.

The final score will look closer than the game actually is. A late touchdown by the Browns will make it look interesting, but don’t be surprised if the Steelers have this one in hand for much of the game’s 60 minutes.

Prediction: Steelers win 27-17