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Cleveland Browns: Keys to season finale in Pittsburgh

By Jonathan Goehring

Nov 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) throw a pass in front of New England Patriots defensive lineman Anthony Johnson (96) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Patriots won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) throw a pass in front of New England Patriots defensive lineman Anthony Johnson (96) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Patriots won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Even without Brown, the Steelers enter the game with several intimidating receiving weapons, including Martavis Bryant, Sammie Coates and Eli Rogers. Against an extremely inexperienced Cleveland secondary, these matchups appear overwhelming.

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The best way for the Browns to combat this dilemma is by forcing the Steelers into predictable situations. In the last matchup, Bell ran for 146 yards against a defense which appeared helpless against the run. As talented of a back as Bell is, the majority of this yardage can be credited to the Browns’ inability to fill the gaps Bell was easily moving through.

The Steelers still have capable running backs in DeAngelo Williams and Fitzgerald Toussaint who they will not hesitate to use with a young quarterback in Jones.

Slowing down the running game will force the Steelers into passing situations, which will make it much easier for the Browns to deal with all of the potent weapons Pittsburgh has.

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