What happened: The Browns and Steelers both exceeded early regular-season expectations to reach 5-2 ahead of their rematch in Pittsburgh, where Cleveland's preparations center on the league-wide difficulty of winning away from home. Both clubs earned road victories on Oct. 25, with the Browns winning 27-24 and the Steelers taking a 16-10 decision.

Why it matters: Sole possession of first place in the AFC North is at stake after Cleveland won the opening meeting between the division rivals earlier in October. A road win gives the Browns a season sweep and the head-to-head tiebreaker, while a Pittsburgh victory pulls the season series even ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

What to watch: Both clubs continue midweek practice preparations before issuing final injury designations for the divisional matchup in Pittsburgh.