I don?t think the Steelers should be this large of a favorite against just about anybody. Pittsburgh often plays down to their level of competition, losing games that they shouldn?t. In fact, they?re 0-6 against the spread the last 6 times they?ve been a home favorite. Even in last week?s win over the Browns, they still scored only 15 points.
That?s not going to be enough to cover a spread of nearly a touchdown here. Justin Fields made major strides last week, flashing against the 49ers and showing off the talent that made him a first-round pick. He?s only going to get better as the season progresses. The Bears function best when they?re able to run the ball with Khalil Herbert and potentially David Montgomery (who might return from injury this week), and the Steelers? run defense has been much worse this year than it was last year. Take the points with the underdog.
Bears +6.5 available at publishing. Playable down to +6.
The under looks the best total play for MNF. This game is likely going to be ugly. Pittsburgh?s most recent game ended up 15-10, and it wouldn?t surprise me if we saw something similar. At this stage of his career, Ben Roethlisberger has very little upside. Even in his better games this season, his ceiling has been very low. The same can be said for this Bears offense. Chicago has scored more than 20 points only twice this season, and they?ve never got more than 24. Matt Nagy will be back on the Bears? sideline after clearing COVID-19 protocols, and that?s probably bad news for the offense.
Things seemed to be trending in the right direction last week when he was out. Across their previous 2 games before last week, Chicago had mustered 17 total points. Their offensive line is a disaster, and the Steelers? pass-rush led by TJ Watt still has plenty of talent. This game has defensive struggle written all over it.
Under 39 available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
That?s not going to be enough to cover a spread of nearly a touchdown here. Justin Fields made major strides last week, flashing against the 49ers and showing off the talent that made him a first-round pick. He?s only going to get better as the season progresses. The Bears function best when they?re able to run the ball with Khalil Herbert and potentially David Montgomery (who might return from injury this week), and the Steelers? run defense has been much worse this year than it was last year. Take the points with the underdog.
Bears +6.5 available at publishing. Playable down to +6.
The under looks the best total play for MNF. This game is likely going to be ugly. Pittsburgh?s most recent game ended up 15-10, and it wouldn?t surprise me if we saw something similar. At this stage of his career, Ben Roethlisberger has very little upside. Even in his better games this season, his ceiling has been very low. The same can be said for this Bears offense. Chicago has scored more than 20 points only twice this season, and they?ve never got more than 24. Matt Nagy will be back on the Bears? sideline after clearing COVID-19 protocols, and that?s probably bad news for the offense.
Things seemed to be trending in the right direction last week when he was out. Across their previous 2 games before last week, Chicago had mustered 17 total points. Their offensive line is a disaster, and the Steelers? pass-rush led by TJ Watt still has plenty of talent. This game has defensive struggle written all over it.
Under 39 available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
