Patriots Betting Breakdown: Week 2 at Steelers

The New England Patriots are 2-point favorites against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Week 2 game. The game features a total of 40.5 points.

Rhamondre Stevenson had two catches on 14 offensive snaps against Miami. Ty Montgomery is injured and will miss the game against Pittsburgh. Stevenson and Damien Harris will need to replace Montgomery's production. Pittsburgh struggled to cover Cincinnati's Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine last week.

Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line has struggled in the first game of the season. The team's offensive linemen recorded just 30 yards on 13 attempts. Second-year back Najee Harris is injured and will be replaced by rookie Jaylen Warren. New England's defense allowed just 2.8 yards per carry against Miami in Week 1.

George Pickens made his NFL debut last Sunday. He played 45 snaps and ran 37 routes. The former Georgia Bulldog hauled in just one of three targets for three yards. Mitch Trubisky completed just two of his seven passes of 20-plus yards in the air. New England's defensive style against Miami in Week 1 could be similar to that used against the Dolphins.

The Patriots scored seven points against Miami in the first game. Bill Belichick said the team needs to do a better job of finishing drives. New England was most productive on offense during their first scripted drive of each half.

Pittsburgh and New England are going to play each other in the second week of the NFL season. Both teams have struggled to score points recently. The total has gone under in four of last five games against the Patriots.