The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) look to build on their season opener when they battle the Denver Broncos (0-1) on Sunday, September 15, at 4:25 PM ET at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The Steelers are slight favorites on the road with a point spread of -2.5 (-110).
The Steelers won 18-10 in their first game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson went out with a calf injury, so Justin Fields stepped in. Wilson is questionable for the upcoming battle against the Broncos.
Fields completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards. He had a solid performance and should be a threat coming into this game, assuming he is the starting quarterback. Najee Harris ran for 70 yards with 20 carries, offering some slight damage against the Falcons.
The Steelers' offense had 270 yards and 16 first downs. Their defense forced three turnovers and allowed 226 yards and 15 first downs. They had possession of the ball for over 35 minutes, which helped keep them ahead of the Falcons.
Their offense will need to find ways to score touchdowns; otherwise, they will not be able to build a steady lead. Against the Falcons, they had all field goals.
The Broncos had a close battle against the Seattle Seahawks but lost 26-20. They had a 13-9 lead at the half but gave up 17 points in the second half.
Bo Nix had an aggressive day throwing the ball, completing 26 of 42 passes for 138 yards but had an interception. He also rushed five times for 35 yards and had a touchdown. If he can scramble against the Steelers, he could open up more possibilities for the offense when passing.
The Broncos had 231 yards, 13 first downs, and three turnovers. Their defense allowed 304 yards, 19 first downs, and forced two turnovers. They cannot afford to give up big yardage against the Steelers, but their quarterback situation could make a difference.
Nix must be more accurate with the ball and not have any turnovers. No matter which quarterback suits up for the Steelers, Nix must carry this offense and do better without turning the ball over.
MyBookie provides the NFL betting odds in the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos showdown. Current odds reveal the Steelers as 2.5-point favorites. Can the Broncos find a way to win in their home opener?
Market trends show that the Steelers are winning with a 57.6 percent chance. This matchup has a lot of variables that could change the outcome. The Steelers could not score a touchdown in their recent win, which does not bode well for their chances here.
