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Cleveland Browns Defense is a Sneaky Start in Week 17
The Cleveland Browns DST has a chance to re-emerge as a viable starting option in Week 17 at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game environment is shaping up to be a slow and gritty AFC North slugfest with the week's lowest over/under of just 34.5 points and rain in Sunday's game-time forecast. The Browns' defense has struggled and disappointed fantasy managers since the unit's 10-sack performance in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite these woes, the Browns DST is a talented squad and has a 39% quarterback pressure rate, which is the fifth-highest in the league. Their opponent this week, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, has not faced a pressure rate above 30% since Week 6, which was the last time he played the Browns. Rodgers will also be without wide receiver DK Metcalf (suspended) in Week 17, who torched the Browns' defense in Week 6, catching four of his nine targets for 98 yards and a touchdown. Weather considerations, a low-mobility quarterback without his downfield threat, and an anticipated low-scoring affair all benefit the Browns DST as a low-end streaming option in Week 17.
Source: NFL
Source: NFL
