Steelers: Three keys to victory against the Cleveland Browns

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Dec 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Steelers need a victory and a Jets loss to make the playoffs. Here are the three things the Steelers need to do in order to have a shot at the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 3-12 Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Given the fact that the Steelers failed to take care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, the black and gold find themselves in a must-win game against the Browns in Cleveland. Although the Browns are one of the NFL’s worst teams, Pittsburgh cannot afford to overlook its divisional foe.

The Browns rarely give the Steelers much trouble but a win over the Steelers would help to end their season on a positive note. Their fanbase would love nothing more than to beat Pittsburgh and knock them out of the playoffs, so the Steelers cannot repeat their performance of last week.

Here are three things the Steelers must do in order to give themselves a chance at the playoffs.

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