The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are both 5-2, tied atop the AFC North, and preparing for one of the biggest regular-season meetings between these rivals in decades. After losing 27-24 in Cleveland just a few weeks ago, can the Steelers turn things around at home?

In Episode 40 of the Pittsburgh Football Podcast, Chris previews Sunday's Steelers-Browns showdown and explains why Pittsburgh looks like a different team than the one that lost in Cleveland.

We also dive into the latest NFL trade deadline rumors, including reports that the Steelers are interested in Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs. Could Downs be the missing piece that helps Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, and Germie Bernard take Pittsburgh's passing game to another level?

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
04:19 - Hottest Take of the Week
12:03 - Personnel Updates for the Steelers
13:45 - Steelers Trade Rumors, Josh Downs
20:59 - Previewing the Game: When the Steelers Have the Ball
30:35 - Previewing the Game: When the Browns Have the Ball
38:14 - Steelers Special Teams Have to Improve
43:32 - Predicting the Game