New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers

The New England Patriots lost their first game of the season to the Dolphins. Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cincinnati 23-20 in overtime in the Week 1 game. The Steelers are 2-point favorites in their home opener against the Patriots.

The New England Patriots lost to the Dolphins in the season opener. The Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cincinnati 23-20 in overtime. They are 2-point favorites in their home opener against the Patriots. It starts at 1 pm ET on CBS.

New England's odds have increased from one point to two points. 76% of bets placed are for the Steelers to cover the spread, 80% expect them to win outright. The total has been shaved from a totals as high as 42.5 to its current figure of 40%. The under is getting hammered on this one to the tune of 82%.

Mac Jones is expected to start for the Patriots on Sunday. He was injured during a second-quarter blitz. The Patriots lost the turnover battle 3-0 against the Dolphins. They were held to 3.5 yards per carry and just 78 yards for all of the game.

Mitch Trubisky started well for the first time since 2004. Trubski went 21-for-38 for 194 yards and didn't have a turnover. The defense did well, especially Minkah Fitzpatrick and blocked a field goal. Steelers hounded Bengals’ QB Joe Burrow all week, compiling seven sacks. TJ Watt suffered a pectoral muscle injury and will miss the game. Najee Harris is injured, but he could play against the Patriots.