Game: BUF@PIT (currently at PIT -2)
TREND: PIT at home
- SU: 5-2-0 (71%) this season
- ATS: 4-2-1 (67%) this season
BONUS TREND: PIT after a win
- SU: 5-2-0 (71%) this season
- ATS: 8-1-1 (67%) this season
The Pittsburgh Steelers go into Week 14 with an elite defense and an offense rejuvenated under Devlin “Duck” Hodges. JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Connor are full participants in practice for the first time since Week 11, which should provide a boost as well. Mike Tomlin has elevated himself into the Coach of the Year conversation and has his team playing at a high level. The “Minkah effect” provided a boost all around to an already stout defense. TJ Watt and Bud Depree are among the best pass rushing duos in the league, and they pair with a solid cornerback duo in Joe Haden and Steven Nelson.
Buffalo comes into this game with their first Sunday Night Football game since 2007. That can be taken as motivation for them to show up on primetime, or a spot where a team is in an unnatural situation. Being that the game is in a tough place to travel, Heinz Field, late in the season, it might be wise go with the latter. Expect Pittsburgh to bring pressure to Josh Allen that limits the passing game and provides good field position for Duck and Co. to put enough points on the board to escape with a victory.