What a treat from the colonies!
Pittsburgh's struggles on offense stem largely from their inability to get any run game going which, in fairness, is a result of a suspect O line. However, if ever the Steelers wanted a 'get better' defense, the Vikings provide one.
The return of LeVeon Bell will be interesting against the 21st ranked run D and much is expected of him. If he does make any progress, Roethlisberger should make hay against the even worse, 28th ranked Minnesota pass defense, although Big Ben needs to stop turning the ball over.
The Steelers have been ok on defense and have shut down Adrian Peterson before. AP hasn't thrived this year, bar the occasional flash of brilliance, because the Vikings ... well ... stink. Matt Cassell looks as though he will start under centre which may help Peterson - because Ponder was so awful, opposition teams just stacked the box knowing that there was no downfield threat.
The Steelers look as though they have enough here to cover. Roethlisberger will get knocked about, but will get it done with his arm, while the Vikings will struggle to establish any momentum.
Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3 @ 2.0
(10-7, +2.49)
Pick: 1st TD Antonio Brown @ 10
(4-13, +32)
Pick: Anytime TD LeVeon Bell @ 2.88; Antonio Brown @ 2.5
(7-13, -2.22)
Totals
(4-3, +0.68)
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