2019 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 13

Cleveland Browns (5-6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)

Sunday, December 1, 1PM ET

I’m sorry Pittsburgh Steelers fans, but there hasn’t been anything impressive going on with your club in recent weeks. They got embarrassed by the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago, then barely edged a winless Cincinnati Bengals team. Now, they face Round 2 against the Browns.

I’m predicting it won’t end much better than the first time around. The Steelers have little momentum at this point in the season despite stumbling their way into the playoff picture. They’re down to their third-string quarterback, the offense is a hot mess and injuries continue to pile up. Put simply, it’s going to take a miracle for this team to retain its postseason positioning.

That’s all the more the case with the Cleveland Browns coming to town. While not exactly a daunting challenge, the Steelers’ AFC North rivals have been playing some inspired football in recent weeks. Baker Mayfield has finally shaken off the rust, and Cleveland has racked up three straight wins.

It’s going to be another sloppy, mistake-filled game. There will be at least a handful of turnovers, plenty of sacks and more penalties than either team is comfortable with. In the end, Mayfield and the Cleveland running game will help push the Browns to victory.

Prediction: Browns win 17-13