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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Dallas Cowboys

A weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

This is the eighth in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

When the Steelers face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in November, they will be four seasons removed from a five-point loss in Pittsburgh. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had an outstanding game having just nine incompletions on his way to 408 yards passing and three touchdowns. He earned a QB rating of 125.4. The loss wasn’t helped by a failed two-point attempt on their first drive and a missed field goal by Chris Boswell in the second quarter.

While the Steelers-Cowboys history doesn’t go as far back as, say, the Eagles and Giants, it’s even richer because of the postseason rivalry that has formed over the years.

The teams have had 32 head-to-head matchups (including three postseason games), with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning 15 games and the Dallas Cowboys, 17. Total points scored by the Cowboys are 739 to the Steelers 668. There have been 21 games decided by 10 points or less.

The biggest blowout of the series came in 1966 when the Cowboys defeated the Steelers, 52-21.

The longest win streak also belongs to the Cowboys. From 1965 to 1972, Dallas defeated Pittsburgh in seven straight contests.

In the 70s, when the Steelers won three Super Bowl in four years, the Cowboys were on the losing end of two. They wouldn’t meet again in the postseason until 17 years later when the Steelers lost in a heartbreaker, 27-17. Steelers QB threw three interceptions and was sacked four times.

The last time Dallas hosted Pittsburgh was in 2012 in an overtime game that was one by the Cowboys, 27-24.

This year’s contest will be the fifth in the Roethlisberger era. The teams are tied at two wins apiece since Big Ben took over in 2004.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns rivalry

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the sixth in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

The Steelers will face the Cleveland Browns Week 6 at Heinz Field. These two clubs know each other so well that history and records are virtually meaningless when they meet.

Let’s take a look at the history between these fierce rivals.

The two teams have 136 head-to-head matchups, with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning 76 games and the Cleveland Browns, 59. They’ve met twice in the postseason, and the Steelers prevailed in both.

Points scored for Pittsburgh total 2812 to Cleveland’s 2616.

They have only tied once — the Steelers opened up their 2018 season with a draw at 21. Pittsburgh is 5-1 in the series’ six overtime games.

For the first decade, the Browns had the Steelers number. From their first matchup on Oct. 7, 1950, to their 21st on Nov. 2, 1960, the Steelers enjoyed only four victories. It took Pittsburgh eight games (including back-to-back shutouts) to finally beat Cleveland.

In the series, the Browns had an eight-game win streak from 1950-1953. The Steelers 12-game win streak started in 2003 with a 13-6 score and ended in 2009 with the same 13-6 score.

They have 10 total shutouts between them — six won by the Steelers and four by the Browns. The biggest blowout of the series came in 1989 when the Browns bludgeoned the Steelers 51-0. Quarterback Bubby Brister threw three interceptions, was sacked six times, and threw for just 84 yards on 22 attempts. Only 21 of their 51 points were offensive touchdowns, and none of them came from Browns QB Bernie Kosar. In the Steelers eight turnovers, three were returned for TDs. The Browns scored three rushing TDs, and the rest was the leg of kicker Matt Bahr who was a perfect 6-for-6 on extra points and 3-for-3 on field goals. It remains the worst loss in franchise history.

The second-biggest blowout is worth noting because it was during the season the Browns returned to Cleveland in 1999. What better team to play than their archrival Steelers? The Browns were fired up to play host to the Steelers Week 1 on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for the Browns, they left their excitement in the locker room. The Steelers had 33 first downs to the Browns’ two first downs and Cleveland to 40 yards of total offense. The Steelers won, 43-0, with wide receiver Hines Ward’s first career touchdown closing out the game.

The biggest nailbiter in the modern era was the 2003 Wild Card game, in which Pittsburgh had to score 22 points in the fourth quarter to win by a field goal, 36-33.

During quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s tenure, the Steelers have amassed a 25-3-1 record versus the Browns. Cleveland has not won at Heinz Field since 2003.

The Browns have been consistently inconsistent in recent history, and the rivalry fell flat for a while. On Nov. 14, 2019, however, it was fully restored. Though there were a few occasions where they came close, the Browns hadn’t beat Pittsburgh in five years. Quarterback Mason Rudolph, who was riding a three-game win streak, was picked off four times and sacked just as many. The Steelers laid a goose egg in the first two quarters, and the Browns were up by two scores when Rudolph threw his first and only TD to running back Jaylen Samuels. Cleveland scored again in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.

With eight seconds remaining in Cleveland’s 21-17 victory, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacked Rudolph. Rudolph took offense, and a fight ensued in which Garrett tore off Rudolph’s helmet. Rudolph charged Garrett, and Garrett proceeded to slam Rudolph over the head with the QB’s own helmet. Garrett was suspended indefinitely, and Rudolph was fined $50,000.

Their last matchup, in which Rudolph did not play, seemed mild-mannered in comparison.

2020 is a new season, new coach for the Browns. Will Kevin Stefanski have what it takes to lead his team to the Browns’ first victory in 17 years at Heinz Field? We’ll find out in 123 days.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Philadelphia Eagles

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the fifth in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

When the Steelers face the Philadelphia Eagles at Heinz Field in October, they will be four seasons removed from their forgettable 34-3 loss in Philly. Four years is a long time, especially in football — both teams look a little different than they did in 2016. The Steelers don’t have a single receiver left on the roster who played in that game — Antonio Brown, Sammie Coates, Eli Rogers, Markus Wheaton, Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Let’s take a look at the history between these storied franchises.

When the league first began, it had two conferences: Eastern and Western. With the conferences aligned geographically, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia belonged in the Eastern Conference. They played each other twice annually until 1943 when the Steelers and Eagles merged to form the Phil-Pitt Combine — also known as the Steagles — because they had both lost many players to military service during World War II.

In 1944, there was a second merger with the Chicago Cardinals to form the Card-Pitt Combine. Thankfully, the war ended before the 1945 seasons, and the teams resumed normal operations.

After the AFL-NFL merged, the Steelers and Eagles were placed in different conferences. Their meetings became infrequent, and they have only played each other 12 times since 1970.

The two teams have 79 head-to-head matchups (including one postseason game), with the Pittsburgh Steelers winning 28 games and the Philadelphia Eagles, 48. They have also tied three times, two which came in the same 1963 season. Total points scored by the Eagles are 1498 to the Steelers 1116.

Their first-ever “Battle of Pennsylvania” was played on Nov. 19, 1933, at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia. The Steelers weren’t yet known as the Steelers, though — they were the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates lost 25-6 with their only touchdown coming on the ground from running back Angelo Brovelli.

The biggest blowout of the series occurred in 1945 when the Eagles defeated the Steelers, 45-3.

There have been 13 series shutouts — six of them won by the Steelers and seven by the Eagles. The biggest shutout took place in 1957, with the Steelers coasting to a 31-0 victory. Two Steelers shutouts were back-to-back, as were two Eagles shutouts. The Eagles shutouts were Nov. 30, 1947, and Dec. 21, 1947, both ended with a 21-0 score. The December shutout was for the Eastern Division championship and was the second in a string of seven consecutive losses for the Steelers in the series. From 1947 to 1956, the Steelers were owned by the Eagles, as Pittsburgh would only beat Philadelphia four times in 20.

The last time Pittsburgh hosted Philadelphia was in 2012 when the Steelers squeaked by the Eagles, 16-14.

This year’s contest will be the fifth in the Ben Roethlisberger era. The teams are tied at two wins apiece since Big Ben took over in 2004.

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Home sweet home: The Steelers will conduct training camp at Heinz Field

Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 training camp will be at Heinz Field and not at Saint Vincent College for the first time since 1966.

The Steelers will have all the comforts of home this summer as the team has decided to conduct training camp at Heinz Field.

Last week, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed the league that training camps would have to take place at on-site facilities this year because of ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

This will be the first time since 1966 that the organization has held training camp anywhere but at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.

According to Joe Rutter of Trib Live, Heinz Field and its locker room facilities offer ample space to adhere to the social distancing guidelines, as the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side does not.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Tennessee Titans

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the fourth in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

The fourth matchup on the Steelers schedule is versus the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The last time these two powerhouses met was on Nov. 16, 2017, when the Steelers routed the Titans 40-17 at home.

Since then, the Steelers have most notably lost wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell. The Titans are now without quarterback Marcus Mariota, wide receiver Rishard Matthews, and running back DeMarco Murray.

Let’s take a look at the history between these two franchises.

The two teams have met each other 22 times (including one postseason game). The Titans lead the series 13-9; however, in the Ben Roethlisberger era, the Steelers head-to-head record is 6-3. Total points scored for Pittsburgh is 513 to Tennessee’s 484.

I’m only getting into the Steelers history versus the Titans here. But the Titans were once the Houston Oilers, and that fierce rivalry dated back to 1970.

When the franchise moved from Houston to Memphis in 1997, the team was known as the Oilers for their first two seasons. It didn’t make too much sense for a team in Tennessee to be known as the Oilers, and fans demanded the team change their name. The club played at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis for one season before they moved to Nashville to play in Vanderbilt Stadium. The Titans’ home is now Nissan Stadium, formerly Adelphia Coliseum.

Pittsburgh and Tennessee were in the same division when the AFC Central existed, and they played each other twice a season.

Their first-ever matchup was back at Three Rivers Stadium in the Kordell Stewart days on Sept. 28, 1997. Stewart scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one to tight end Mark Bruener, in the Steelers 34-27 win over the Oilers.

Three months later, the teams met again on Dec. 21, 1997. The Steelers loss started a string of seven consecutive times being defeated in the series. The Steelers reigned victorious the next two contests.

When the league restructured divisions in 2002, the AFC Central was rebranded the AFC North, and a South division was added to each conference. Logically, the Steelers headed to the North and the Titans, South.

The first game post-restructure was a dramatic one. Quarterback Tommy Maddox was taken off the field in an ambulance after the final play of the third quarter. Maddox was falling forward as he completed a pass to WR Antwaan Randle El when Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck put his elbow into Maddox’s left shoulder. Maddox rolled forward onto his head and did not move. Team trainers and doctors spent at least 15 minutes tending to Maddox, who lost feeling in his limbs. It would later be reported that Maddox suffered a concussion and spinal cord contusion.

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The next time the teams would face each other was in the divisional round of the playoffs on Jan. 11, 2003. In the second quarter, the Steelers rallied back from a 14-0 deficit to make it a game but eventually fell to the Titans in a heartbreaking overtime loss, 34-31.

Fast-forward three games to Dec. 21, 2008, when Bulluck and RB LenDale White stomped on the Terrible Towel after they beat the Steelers 31-14. The Titans went on to lose eight straight games, including a chance to go to the Super Bowl that same season.

Since then, the Steelers have won five out of seven contests in the series.

This year’s duel will be the Steelers first time facing Derrick Henry as the feature running back.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Houston Texans

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the third in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

The third on the Steelers schedule is a matchup versus the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Heinz Field. The Steelers tied a pretty bow on their last meeting after beating the Texans 34-6 on Christmas Day in 2007 in Houston.

Since then, the Steelers have most notably lost wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell. The Texans are now without wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

Let’s take a look at the brief history between these two franchises.

Overall, the Steelers lead the series 4-2. Total points scored for Pittsburgh is 145 to Houston’s 94.

Their first-ever matchup was back in the Tommy Maddox days on Dec. 8, 2002. The Steelers managed just two field goals off the leg of kicker Jeff Reed in a 24-6 loss at Heinz Field.

The Steelers reigned victorious the next two contests. Their fourth time meeting ended in a loss, 17-10 at Reliant Stadium. With seconds left in the game, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw a critical interception on what could’ve been a game-tying drive.

This year’s contest will be the Steelers first time facing quarterback Deshaun Watson. It will also be the first time that the three Watt brothers, J.J., T.J., and Derek will be playing in the same game.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Denver Broncos

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the second in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

The second on the Steelers schedule is a matchup versus the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Heinz Field. The last time these two met was in Denver in November of 2018, and the Steelers lost 24-17. Since then, the Steelers have most notably lost wide receiver Antonio Brown and tight end, Jesse James. The Broncos are now without quarterback Case Keenum and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.

Let’s take a look at the history between these two franchises.

Overall, the Broncos lead the series 20-11-1. Of those 32 games, 19 have been hosted at Mile High Stadium in Denver.

Their first-ever matchup was played on Sept. 27, 1970, at Mile High, when the Steelers lost by a field goal, 16-13.

The Broncos reigned victorious the next two contests. Their fourth time meeting ended in their first and only tie, at 35. Pittsburgh finally beat Denver in 1975 at Three Rivers Stadium thanks to two touchdowns by wide receiver Lynn Swann. The final score of 20-9 took the Steelers to 3-1 on the season.

The biggest blowout of the series came in primetime on Monday, Oct. 22, 1979, at Three Rivers. The Steelers crushed the Orange Crush, 42-7. It was a long game for the Broncos as their only points were scored in the first quarter.

There has never been a shutout in Steelers-Broncos history. The closest to it was in 1989 when the Denver beat Pittsburgh 34-7 at Mile High.

The biggest heartbreaker of the series was in 1990 when the Steelers faced the Broncos in Denver for the AFC Championship game. It started out as a defensive battle as Gary Anderson’s field goal were the only points in the first quarter. Running back, Merrill Hodge scored the first Steelers touchdown in the second, and the teams traded scores throughout the game. Anderson added an FG in the third and fourth quarters to give Pittsburgh a six-point lead. Broncos quarterback John Elway then lead his team 71 yards downfield for what would be the game-winning TD. The Steelers had a chance to pull off the win, but quarterback Bubby Brister fumbled the ball, crushing the Steelers hopes for a fifth trip to the Super Bowl.

Jan 7, 1990; Denver, CO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers running back (33) Merrill Hodge is hit by Denver Broncos safety (49) Dennis Smith during the 1989 Divisional Playoff Game at Mile High Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports © Copyright USA TODAY Sports

In the Ben Roethlisberger era, the Steelers have only beaten the Broncos three out of nine times. All but two of those games have been at Mile High.

The last time Pittsburgh hosted Denver was in 2015. WR Antonio Brown was the star of that game hauling in two of Roethlisberger’s passes for TDs as the 8-5 Steelers beat the 10-3 Broncos, 34-27.

This year’s contest will be Roethlisberger’s first game at Heinz Field since his season-ending elbow injury on Sept. 15, 2019.

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History of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus New York Giants

A weekly series that examines the history of the Steelers versus their 2020 opponents.

This is the first in a 13-part weekly series examing the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers versus their 2020 opponents. 

When the Steelers face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in September, they will be four seasons removed from their last matchup. Four years is a long time, especially in football — both teams look a little different than they did in 2016. Notable Steelers goners are wide receiver Antonio Brown, running back Le’Veon Bell, offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. The Giants are now without quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.

Let’s take a look at the history between these two storied franchises.

Their first-ever matchup was played on Sept. 20, 1933, at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field. The Steelers weren’t yet known as the Steelers, though — they were the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates never found their own endzone and lost 23-2.

The Giants reigned victorious the next five times the two teams met, with Pittsburgh finally winning, 10-7, on Sept. 27, 1936. The year Pittsburgh became the Steelers, in 1940, the two teams tied for the first of two times, playing to a 10-10 standstill. It wasn’t until 1942 — their 10th season in the league — that the Steelers had their first winning record, and defeated the Giants twice that year.

The biggest blowout of the series occurred in 1952 when the Steelers gave the Giants a stern whoopin’, 63-7.

There have been seven series shutouts and Pittsburgh was on the losing end of all but one. The biggest shutout took place in 1957, with the Giants coasting to a 35-0 victory.

Overall, the Giants lead the series 44-30-3. In the Ben Roethlisberger era, however, the Steelers have a 3-1 edge.

Their last meeting, in 2016, was at Heinz Field and started off with the Steelers forcing a safety three minutes into the game. New York would remain scoreless until the second half. Kicker Randy Bullock was perfect on the night going 1-for-1 in extra points and 3-for-3 in field goals. Bell had 118 yards on the ground and 64 yards receiving, but tight end Ladarius Green scored the Steelers only touchdown.

It was a 24-14 win for the Steelers, but it wasn’t pretty. Thankfully Bullock was on and so was the defense. They held Manning to just 195 yards while intercepting and sacking him twice.

The last time Pittsburgh traveled to New York was in 2012 and it was a nail-biter.

After a scoreless first quarter, a four-yard pass from Roethlisberger to WR Emmanuel Sanders put the Steelers on the board first.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 4: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers keeps his feet in bounds after catching a pass for a touchdown as Mark Herzlich #58 of the New York Giants defends in the first half during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on November 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Steelers defeated the Giants 24-20. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

The Giants scored a rushing touchdown on their next two drives and held onto the lead until the end. A one-yard rushing TD from RB Isaac Redman in the final minutes gave the Steelers the win. Redman recorded 147 rushing yards on the night.

Roethlisberger committed two turnovers (one interception, one fumble) and was sacked four times, but the Steelers managed to come away with a 24-20 win and a 5-3 record.

This year’s contest is sure to be an exciting one; not only is it primetime to open the season, but it’ll be Roethlisberger’s first game back in nearly a year. We’ll finally get to see if all the rehab pays off.

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Mike Tomlin is ‘extremely confident’ in QB Ben Roethlisberger’s readiness for season

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offers his thoughts on the readiness of Ben Roethlisberger for the season opener.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was a guest on NFL Network’s Schedule Release 20 show on Thursday to discuss his team’s schedule.

In his own subdued way, Tomlin was stoked about seeing what the Steelers are up against this coming season.

“I’ve been at it a while. I hadn’t seen a schedule I didn’t like, particularly this time of year,” Tomlin said. “We’re all football lovers, and we miss competing, so it’s an exciting day when the schedule comes out.”

Straight-away, he was asked about whether quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would be in starting lineup Week 1 versus the New York Giants.

“As we sit here today, we’re extremely confident in his readiness,” Tomlin said. “We’re enjoying the process he’s going through right now. Obviously, it’s not without angst. The guy is coming off a season-ending injury and surgery. But we like where we are. He’s throwing on a rehab schedule, and it’s going well. We fully anticipate he’ll be ready to go for that opener.”

While we’re all waking from our tryptophan-induced naps and digging into Thanksgiving leftovers, the Steelers will be preparing to dig into division rival Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field.

“We’re just humbled and honored to entertain our fans on a special day like that,” said Tomlin. “We’ll be excited about this one. Taking also into account that it’s an AFC North game against the Baltimore Ravens, it’s going to be a special day. We look forward to doing it.”

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Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Buffalo Bills (9-4) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) were flexed into the Sunday Night Football spot and they’ll meet at 8:20 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. We analyze the Bills-Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.

Bills at Steelers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Bills will lean upon their suffocating defense, looking to shut down the Steelers. Buffalo ranks third in the NFL in total yards allowed (296.8), third in passing yards allowed (191.5) and second in points allowed (16.3).
  • Buffalo ranks fifth in the NFL with 135.3 rushing yards per game, but is just 27th in passing yards at 206.6 per outing.
  • The Steelers are also stout defensively, ranking fifth in the NFL with 310.9 total yards allowed and 209.8 passing yards allowed. They’re also ninth against the run, yielding 101.2 yards per game, and they’re sixth in the NFL in points allowed at 18.6.
  • Offensively it has been a struggle for the Steelers, checking in 28th with 290.1 total yards per game, and 31st in passing yards (195.5). They have managed just 19.9 PPG to rank 23rd
  • The Bills are 6-0-1 ATS in the past seven on the road, and 4-1-1 ATS in the past six overall.
  • The Steelers are 5-1 ATS in the past six overall, while going 5-1 ATS in the past six at home.
  • Buffalo is making its first appearance on SNF since facing the New England Patriots during the 2007 season.

Bills at Steelers: Key injuries

Bills: DT Corey Liuget (lower body) is a question mark, while RB T.J. Yeldon (illness) is under the weather.

Steelers: RBs James Conner (shoulder) and Jaylen Samuels (groin) are question marks, with Conner likely closer to a return. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (knee) is close to a return, while TE Vance McDonald (concussion) is in the protocol and a question mark.

Bills at Steelers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Steelers 20, Bills 16

Moneyline (?)

The STEELERS (-129) have the advantage since they’re playing at home, but that’s about it. This is a coin-flip game with major AFC playoff implications. That’s why NBC flexed it to SNF. The difference in this one will be if Conner and Smith-Schuster both return. If so, advantage Pittsburgh on its home turf in front of a raucous crowd. Even if one or both cannot go, coach Mike Tomlin is doing an exceptional job with the personnel he has, and the Steelers are just finding ways to win.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Bucs moneyline returns a $7.75 profit with a Pittsburgh victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The STEELERS (-2.5, -106) are worth a small-unit play at home, again, especially if Conner and/or Smith-Schuster return. The bright lights of SNF might be a bit much for QB Josh Allen and the unproven Bills.

Over/Under (?)

PASS. The O/U of 36.5 (-106 Over; -1115 Under) is risky business, as both of these teams feature tremendous defensive units with unproven quarterbacks and a solid run game when healthy. If anything, the lean is to the Under, although this is the lowest game on the Week 15 board. Take a pass on the total.

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