The drama between Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones and quarterback Jalen Hurts will take center stage before their Sunday game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Peoples-Jones sparked controversy by downplaying the Browns’ Week 12 win over the Steelers, deeming it a result that didn’t showcase Cleveland as a good team at all. When asked how Cleveland stacks up, Peoples-Jones replied that he bases his assessment on the team’s record.
However, Peoples-Jones’s absence from the lineup means that other receivers will step up to fill the gap. Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III will be counted on to make an impact, while midseason trade acquisition Mike Williams may see an increase in targets. Meanwhile, tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Najee Harris may also see more action with Peoples-Jones sidelined. The Steelers, with a 9-3 record, will host the visiting Browns, who sit at 3-9, at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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