Following a two-game homestand and fresh off their first loss, the Denver Broncos (3-1) return to the road in Week 5 to visit the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3). Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Steelers odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
The Broncos had fattened up on their creampuff opening three-game slate, beating the New York Giants and Jets, and Jacksonville Jaguars each by double digits, but they were bullied back to reality Sunday as Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson had the third-best passing yardage day (316) of his career and the Ravens’ blitzing defense bagged five sacks.
Even more concerning was the team’s continuing rash of injuries as QB Teddy Bridgewater was knocked out on the final play of the first half with a concussion and didn’t return, joining nine other Denver starters that have now missed time this season. Bridgewater’s status for Sunday figures to be in question much of the week, and backup Drew Lock could be called on for his first start of the season.
The Steelers, meanwhile, fell 27-17 to the host Green Bay Packers as QB Aaron Rodgers threw for a pair of TDs and ran for another in handing Pittsburgh its third straight setback following a season-opening 23-16 upset win over the Buffalo Bills. QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for a TD and rookie RB Najee Harris ran for another, but the Steelers still rank near the bottom of the league in scoring (16.8 points per game, including a Week 1 special-teams TD) and rushing (55.3 yards per outing).
Broncos at Steelers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:35 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Broncos -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Steelers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +1.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Steelers -1.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5, O: -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | U: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Broncos 3-1 | Steelers 1-3
- ATS: Broncos 3-1 | Steelers 1-3
- O/U: Broncos 0-4 | Steelers 0-4
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Broncos vs. Steelers head-to-head
The Broncos lead the all-time series 20-12-1, including a 7-7 record in Pittsburgh and a 5-3 advantage in the postseason.
This is the second straight season the AFC foes will meet in an early-season game in the Steel City. A year ago in Week 2, the Steelers repelled a late Broncos drive for a 26-21 win but failed to cover as 6-point home favorites — even after Lock was knocked out of the game early with a shoulder injury.
Since Pittsburgh’s 34-17 road win in the 2005 AFC Championship Game, the Broncos have won six of the nine meetings straight up and ATS. Six of the nine contests also went Over the projected point total.
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