The steelers will look to get back to their dominating D days. Dick LeBeau will attack Cassel early and often forcing him into mistakes that he is prone to do. With the emergence of Antonio Brown and a seemingly healthy Heath Miller as a safety valve, Big Ben should be able to move the ball absent of any run game. Vikings are a disaster and they are on the fast track of missing the playoffs. In the battle of 0-3 teams, Im siding with the steelers.
Detroit -3
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With almost 75% of public money on the Chicago and the line not moving an inch scares me. Im betting against the grain and going on a gut feeling that Stafford, Megatron and a supposedly health Reggie can hold down Cutler and Co. With Tillman ailing from a groin injury, I don't see him slowing down Calvin Johnson. I believe both teams possess potent offenses, but it will come down to who turns the ball over first. Cutler's jersey has been looking mighty clean as of late with Trestman's uptempo play calling. If the lions hold Forte in check, look for the sacks to pile up as the game gets into the later quarters.
New England +3
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Another game where the public is all over Atlanta and its invincible home field advantage. Matt Ryan isnt looking like a 100 million dollar man as of late, so is Brady. But one with thing I do know is that Belichick and the Pats are one of the best teams as underdogs. Both teams cant seem to run the ball. Steven Jackson is looking like a horrible pick up and will not play and Ridley is stuck in neutral. Julio Jones will get his against a subpar defensive backs, but Brady will be able to spread the ball around, especially with Brandon Bolden serving as a pass protector and dread-locked version of Shane Vereen. No Gronk, No Amendola, No problem. Pats will win it with their ability to burn the clock and keep Matty Ice on ice.
Good luck
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