Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: Top 5 Matchups To Watch

Lacking Josh Gordon in the first matchup, the Browns needed someone to step up at WR. Newcomer Andrew Hawkins answered the call as Brian Hoyer's favorite target when he hauled in eight passes for 87 yards. Now without Ike Taylor, the Steelers will need to focus on Hawkins, who has emerged as Hoyer's security blanket.

Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount were a solid 1-2 punch for the Steelers in their first matchup vs. Cleveland. Although Bell out-rushed Blount 109-6, they each ended up with six points. Unfortunately for Bell, it was the only time he found pay dirt this year, but has rushed for 460 yards. Blount has rushed for two scores and the pair will try to feast on a Cleveland rush defense that's been susceptible to giving up big plays on the ground.

It's been overly noted how difficult it is to take down Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but the Browns were able to sack him three times in the teams' first matchup. Cleveland will look to do much of the same, but the Steelers could be looking to get the ball out quicker now that Browns Pro Bowl CB Joe Haden may be out with an injury. Roethlisberger could be facing cornerbacks Justin Gilbert, Buster Skrine and K'Wuan Williams.

Wide receiver Antonio Brown has had a big season so far for the Steelers in 2014, hauling in 34 passes for 511 yards and five touchdowns. Against the Browns in Week 1, Brown accounted for five catches, 116 yards and a score. He could be looking at similar numbers this week, especially if Joe Haden is ruled out. Brown's significant performance can also be remembered by his karate-style kick to Browns' punter Spencer Lanning during a return.

In Week 1, the biggest surprise of the game other than the Browns' comeback was Cleveland's running game. Starter Ben Tate was forced out of the game due to injury, but managed to rush for 41 yards on just six carries. Rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell pick up where Tate left off, with West totaling 100 yards rushing on 16 carries and Crowell scoring twice on the ground. Look for the Browns to attempt to establish the run game early.