For the second week in a row, the Patriots deserved to lose, but their self-destructing opponents wouldn't allow it. Now, the Patriots get a tough Steeler team that has the defensive personnel to replicate the problems caused by the Eagles and Ravens. But will it be enough? The Pats 6-1 ATS of late against Pitt.
Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Steelers, while the game's total is sitting at 47½.
The Steelers defeated Cincinnati 24-10 as a 7-point favorite in Week 13. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40.5).
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 184 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and he also ran in for a score for Pittsburgh, while Hines Ward caught 11 passes for 90 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
Tom Brady threw a game-winning touchdown with 44 seconds left last time out, as the Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-24. The Patriots could not cover the 18.5-point spread, but the 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.5.
Brady completed 18-of-38 pass attempts for 257 yards with two touchdowns.