The only way the Pittsburgh Steelers can win the AFC North is if they can beat the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday while at the same time the Steelers need the Cleveland Browns to upset the Baltimore Ravens. This was a tall task even if everything was right for the Browns but on Thursday it got even tougher.
According to multiple reports including ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Browns are starting Bailey Zappe which will be the Browns fourth starting quarterback this season.
#Browns to start quarterback Bailey Zappe on Saturday vs. Baltimore, per @twithersAP.
Starter No. 4 for Cleveland this year.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 2, 2025
It wasn’t as if the Browns had a great shot at beating the Ravens regardless of who is playing quarterback but given the circumstances, this could change the Steelers strategy for their Saturday night showdown with the Bengals.
