Browns need to 'spread the help' versus the Steelers in Week 4

Heading into a Thursday Night Football showdown, the Cleveland Browns (2-1) host an opponent they’re unlikely to be favored over: the Pittsburgh Steelers. The article centers on Cleveland’s offensive line, arguing it has struggled to perform consistently, and the concerns could intensify if center Elgton Jenkins can’t play. It points to rookie Spencer Fano—selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and viewed as a cornerstone—being “put on an island,” with Carolina attacking him inside based on film from the first two games. Former Browns and Ohio State standout LeCharles Bentley is cited for recommending the Browns “spread the help” in pass protection, using a protection example involving extra blockers shifting protection. The piece suggests Pittsburgh’s veteran, versatile defense requires those adjustments to give quarterback Deshaun Watson a chance.