will host the Pittsburgh Steelers (+4) in front of a national television audience on Thursday night.
A quick turnaround might be a blessing for the Browns after the defense collapsed in the final two minutes of Sunday’s home opener against the New York Jets (+5)
. Getting back on the field against a division opponent provides the team an opportunity to wipe out the memory of yet another unbelievable loss and a missed opportunity to sit alone atop the AFC North Division.
Of course, if they were to lose to the Steelers it will be a long 10 days of discussion about how the Browns are still the same old Browns until they play their next game.