Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds For Week 2 Matchup With Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 and New England Patriots are 0-1. The public is backing the under 41 to the tune of 95%, the highest undervote in the entire league. Patrons support the Steelers at 74%, and they are receiving +1, while fans are buzzing about the 23-20 overtime victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

T.J. Watt left the game with a pectoral injury. He is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. His brother, J. J., suffered a similar injury as a Houston Texan and lost two months of 2019 season.

Mike Tomlin has the NFL's best record of 38-35 since 2007 whenever WV sportsbooks are giving his team points. The Steelers opened at +1.

Najee Harris injured his foot and ankle during the game against the Bengals. He left the field in a boot and is not expected to play against New England. Harris has a Lisfranc injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers play the New England Patriots in the season opener. Harris had only 12 touches against the Bengals. Jaylen Warren will probably get more playing time soon.

Mitchell Trubisky's overtime performance justifies Mike Tomlin's decision to stick with him over Kenny Pickett. The Bengals punted with 15 seconds left on the play clock and the Steelers won the game.

Trubisky drove the Steelers 45 yards in eight plays. The game-winning extra point was blocked and a bad snap encouraged an overtime snap to go wide.

Minkah Fitzpatrick made a first-quarter interception and blocked the extra point that would have won the game for the Bengals.

Pat Freiermuth is a second-year tight-end for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He caught a 26-yard aerial from Trubisky and a 10-yards reception from him in the game-winning drive.

Mac Jones is injured and may not play for the Patriots this week. If he can't play, the Steelers will likely become the favorites.