Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Cleveland Browns continue to ride high at 5-2 and have their eyes on a wider lead in the AFC North.Heading into Week 8, a lot has been said on the Browns' side, led by recent comments from Jared Verse. On the Steelers' side, they remain focused on getting better each week, as they seemingly have since their last loss, which was to the Browns. Both teams are now facing a critical matchup in Week 8, much sooner than either probably expected between them. The winner will have control of the AFC North, bragging rights, and be in the driver's seat for the foreseeable future in the division. Lots to look at and analyze, so let's start our preview with where you can watch the game.Where to watch/listen to Browns vs. SteelersGame time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CSTTV Channel: CBSCleveland Browns 2026 statsOffensive yards per game: 318.4Defensive yards allowed per game: 337.1Points scored per game: 19Points allowed per game: 20.9Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 statsOffensive yards per game: 348.9Defensive yards allowed per game: 321Points scored per game: 21.9Points allowed per game: 19.7Head coaching matchupBrownsTodd Monken (5-2 record as a head coach, it is his first season with the team)SteelersMike McCarthy (179-114-2 record as a head coach, it is his first season with the team)Notable offseason movesNotable Browns offseason movesZion Johnson, GuardElgton Jenkins, CenterQuincy Williams, LinebackerKalia Davis, Defensive LineTylan Wallace, Wide ReceiverNotable Steelers offseason movesJamel Dean, CornerbackRico Dowdle, Running BackJaquan Brisker, SafetyDarnell Savage, SafetyCleveland Browns rookies to watchSpencer Fano, OT, UtahKC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M Denzel Boston, WR, WashingtonEmmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo Austin Barber, OT, Florida Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama Joe Royer, TE, CincinnatiCarsen Ryan, TE, BYU This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns preview for Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers