Patriots vs Steelers Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can We Trust Bailey Zappe, Patriots on Thursday Night Football?
Both the Patriots and Steelers are struggling this season. Can we trust Bailey Zappe and the Patriots over Mitch Trubisky and the Steelers on Thursday Night Football? Jason Radowitz breaks down this NFL Week 14 TNF matchup.
Jason Radowitz - December 6, 2023, 9:10 AM EST
5 minPatriots vs. Steelers Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can We Trust Mitch Trubisky, Steelers on Thursday Night Football?
The Patriots and Steelers used to be heavy rivals. We'd see these two teams in the NFL Playoffs countless times, competing for championships.
That's ultimately why Thursday Night Football decided to add a Patriots-Steelers matchup in Week 14 to its schedule.
This game isn't so appealing anymore.
Kenny Pickett is out due to an injury. Meanwhile, the Patriots don't have a quarterback that they're confident in.
So with that, the Patriots and Steelers have the lowest total on the board this NFL season.
Is the Under still the play?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Thursday's game between the New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers.
Patriots vs. Steelers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 7, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
Patriots vs. Steelers Odds
- Spread: Patriots +5.5 (-110), Steelers -5.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 30 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Patriots (+220), Steelers (-270)
Patriots vs. Steelers Injury Report
Patriots
Questionable: WR Kayshon Boutte (Shoulder), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Ankle), WR DeVante Parker (Knee), WR Demario Douglas (Concussion)
Out: OT Tyrone Wheatley (Knee), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (Ankle)
Steelers
Questionable: LB Elandon Roberts (Groin), RB Najee Harris (Knee), C Mason Cole (Neck), DT Keeanu Benton (Oblique), CB James Pierre (Shoulder)
Out: QB Kenny Pickett (Ankle), S Keanu Neal (Rib), Kwon Alexander (Achilles)
Patriots vs. Steelers Prediction
It sounds like the Patriots are giving Bailey Zappe another chance at quarterback this week. Zappe took over for Mac Jones last weekend and helped the Patriots score literally zero points against the Chargers in a 6-0 loss.
The Patriots offense is so inept that they've averaged only 12.33 points per game. Now they'll be without Rhamondre Stevenson, who just injured his ankle last weekend.
With countless receiver injuries and Stevenson on the sideline, the Patriots really don't have much going for them. The only thing that is going for them is potentially earning a low draft pick that could possibly bring in a new, reliable quarterback.
Meanwhile, the defense has played well. They just held the Chargers to six points but ultimately still couldn't get the win. After all, the Patriots have allowed ten or fewer points in three straight games.
They've lost all three, setting a record for the most consecutive losses while allowing only ten points in a game in modern football.
On the other hand, the Steelers haven't been much better. The offense has added only 16 points per game this season. Pittsburgh even fired its offensive coordinator a couple of weeks ago.
With Kenny Pickett out, Mitch Trubisky will get the start. He's added 273 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. However, his 23.8 QBR is brutal this season.
I wouldn't trust either offense. Pittsburgh will struggle to score against the Patriots, and the Patriots ultimately have no more hope offensively this season.
Grab the Under. The pass protection for both teams has been abysmal. Couple that with backup quarterbacks, and it will be a challenging game for fans of offense.
New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Pick
- Under 30 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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