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Cleveland Browns: 3-Step blueprint to Week 11 victory over Steelers

By Martin McConnell

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Make Mason Rudolph Uncomfortable

The Steelers have done a good job of keeping Mason Rudolph both upright and comfortable this season. Behind their offensive line, Rudolph has looked poised and calm at most points throughout his tenure as Steelers starter. The Cleveland Browns must break this trend early and often.

Rudolph’s 11 touchdowns have kept the Steelers afloat this season and, along with James Conner, he is likely Pittsburgh’s most important offensive playmaker. Even if his receivers are somewhat mediocre, Rudolph has been getting the ball to them with relative ease. This is likely because Rudolph has been able to escape being pressured by most teams.

The 6-foot-5 Rudolph likes to stay in the pocket and have time to sit back and sling it, as most bigger quarterbacks do. Not to mention, he is still getting the speed of the NFL game down. Rattling Rudolph and keeping him guessing will be key for defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and the Browns’ defensive unit.

Although quarterback hits and sacks from Myles Garrett and Co. would be greatly appreciated, disrupting Rudolph’s pocket may be just as good. For all his pocket mobility, Rudolph is still a relatively inexperienced quarterback by NFL standards. Thursday Night Football would be the perfect time for the Browns to get him rattled.

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