The Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling into Foxborough this week as 4.5-point underdogs against the New England Patriots, and honestly, it’s a head-scratcher. Our Seattle Seahawks just beat those same Patriots in Week 1, and get this, they also beat them in Super Bowl LX a few months ago. So, the question has to be asked: what is Vegas seeing that we aren’t?
Pittsburgh’s Challenge: From Falcons to MVP Runner-Up
Pittsburgh escaped Week 1 with a win over the Atlanta Falcons, thanks to some classic TJ Watt heroics. It was a favorable matchup for them, going against the Falcons’ third-string quarterback, Cooper Rush. That feels like a distant memory now, because this Week 2 game is a whole different beast. The Steelers are traveling to New England to face Drake Maye, the 2025 MVP runner-up, a much tougher assignment. Remember Metcalf? He’s back in that stadium, a year after catching his first touchdown pass as a Steeler there.
Vegas Doubts, But the Patriots Are Hurting
FanDuel Sportsbook is all-in on the Patriots, favoring them by 4.5 points. If you’re feeling a Steelers upset, you can grab them outright at +205. The total for the game is set at 42.5. It’s a bit of a shock, considering the Patriots have had a rough go against our Emerald City squad. They not only lost to the Seahawks in Week 1, but they also took an L from us in Super Bowl LX last February! To make things even more interesting, New England will have a significant rest advantage since they played their Week 1 game on Wednesday. However, they’re not at full strength; their top receiver, AJ Brown, is out on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, an injury he picked up against Seattle. Last season, the Steelers went into Foxborough and pulled off a 21-14 victory, forcing five New England turnovers.
2-0 or 0-2? The Stakes Are Real
This Week 2 clash isn’t just another game. A 2-0 start would give Pittsburgh a whole lot to celebrate and would send the defending AFC champion Patriots reeling to a shocking 0-2 on the year. It’s gonna be a battle, but you know Pittsburgh will be looking to prove Vegas wrong after our Hawks already showed how to get it done. What do you think, 12s? Can they get it done and send the AFC Champs reeling?
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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