Last meeting
Ben Roethlisberger passed for two TDs and ran for another in the fourth quarter to rally the Steelers to a 31-28 victory in Week 10 last year.
Streaks
The Steelers have won nine straight, and the winner on Sunday night will break a 55-55 tie in the series.
Last week
The Steelers raced out to a big lead and never looked back in their 38-17 dismantling of the Texans. The Browns offense sputtered against the Cowboys in their 28-10 season-opening loss.
Keep your eye on ...
Browns WR Donte' Stallworth: An offseason acquisition, Stallworth sat out of the season opener with what was thought to be a groin injury suffered during pregame warmups. If he's healthy, Cleveland fans may finally get to see him stretch the field against their AFC North rivals.
Steelers running game: The offensive line proved it isn't a weak link as it opened up lanes for Willie Parker against the Texans. At the start of the second half, the Steelers ran seven consecutive running plays in order to wear down Houston. That strategy will probably test the Browns' defensive line as well.
Browns RB Jamal Lewis: The ninth-year veteran can help the Browns sustain long drives that will keep Big Ben & Co. on the sidelines. Lewis had two big runs against the Cowboys but was stymied the rest of the game. In 14 career games at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Lewis has averaged 110.7 rushing yards per game.
Did you know?
Cleveland QB Derek Anderson is 7-2 as starter at home. ... WR Hines Ward aims for his third consecutive game with TD vs. the Browns. ... Cleveland has won seven of the last eight games at home.
