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Sep 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Monday, September 12th, at 7:10 P.M. the (0-0) Pittsburgh Steelers will be on the road to take on the (0-0) Washington Redskins.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Steelers 26.7 – Redskins 21.1 with an over/under of 47.9. The Vegas Line has a final score of Steelers 26.5 – Redskins 23.5 with an over/under of 50.0.
2015-16 Statistics (32 total teams):
Last season Pittsburgh finished with a (10-6) record and a (+104) point differential. Washington was (9-7) with a (+9) point differential.
Yards per game: Steelers 395.4 (3rd) > Redskins 353.8 (17th)
Points per game: Steelers 26.4 (tied for 4th) > Redskins 24.2 (10th)
Turnover margin: Redskins +5 (10th) > Steelers +2 (15th)
Fewest yards allowed per game: Steelers 363.1 (21st) > Redskins 380.6 (28th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Steelers 19.9 (11th) > Redskins 23.7 (17th)
Summary:
Pittsburgh is depleted of offensive weapons Le’Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant, both of whom are serving suspensions. Fortunately, the Steelers will have star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and all-pro receiver Antonio Brown. Back-up running back DeAngelo Williams has proven he can carry the workload in Bell’s absence. The Steelers are expected to have an even better defense than last year with cornerback remaining a question mark.
Washington had a very good season a year ago but you have to wonder how much better this team can get with Kirk Cousins peaking. They have a stud tight end in Jordan Reed and they were able to lure all-pro corner Josh Norman from the Panthers. The Steelers are the better team on paper and I think they will win a close one on the road.
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