There's something to be said about staying true to your brand. You'd probably think twice if Walmart decided to become a luxury store, the same way that McDonald's could never become a gourmet spot with a dress code. The same can be true of the AFC North - a tough and rugged division built on hatred.
Flashy passing attacks are for the coasts. The only razzle-dazzle this division comes prepared with are rushing attacks and bruising defenses that make the Midwest proud. So when the Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers to open Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, it's only fitting that bad weather will be on the menu.
Rain and snow promise to impact the action for Thursday night's battle between two teams headed in opposite directions. The 8-2 Steelers are sitting pretty atop the AFC North, fresh off a win over the rival Ravens for their fifth straight victory. Meanwhile, the 2-8 Browns are looking ahead to the offseason, a familiar feeling for a team that's experienced just four winning seasons in the 25 since the Y2K scare.
With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to get to work helping build our holiday shopping fund. If we make the right picks, friends and family will get something really nice this year. Maybe that's how those people afford new cars with red bows in the commercials every year.
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