Submit sports activities playing editor/producer and digital sports activities editor Matt Ehalt is in his first season within the Bettor’s Information.
Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
We initially had the Steelers protecting at dwelling over the Chargers final week however swapped on the final minute to the Buccaneers laying 6.5 factors to the woeful Broncos.
That went about in addition to Anthony Richardson’s passing.
Anyway, this week we’ll again the Steelers as street favorites in opposition to a Colts crew that’s scuffling.
Indianapolis’ dwelling win over the Bears final week barely impressed confidence, that includes one of many worst interceptions you’ll ever see from Richardson.
Dealing with a Steelers protection main the league in yards allowed per sport will not be a rebound state of affairs for a quarterback who’s off his sport.
As Richardson struggles, Justin Fields is saving his profession within the Metal Metropolis, and this can be the week we actually see him present his dual-threat kind in opposition to a Colts crew permitting 179 speeding yards per sport.
Anticipate Pittsburgh to win a good one on the street.
Washington Commanders (+3.5) over ARIZONA CARDINALS
Getting the hook right here has us prepared to again the Commanders within the desert.
We acknowledge that Marvin Harrison Jr., if wholesome, goes to go off since each No. 1 receiver to face the Commanders this yr has popped — Mike Evans (six catches for 61 yards, two touchdowns), Malik Nabers (10-127-1) and Ja’Marr Chase (6-118-2).
The flip aspect is the Cardinals protection isn’t poised to cease Jayden Daniels, who has led 14 straight scoring drives following Monday’s heroics in opposition to the Bengals.
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If he’s actually established a rapport with Terry McLaurin, the Commanders offense could possibly be fairly good this yr.
There’s undoubtedly an opportunity for an outright upset on this one, however we like Washington’s possibilities to maintain it shut regardless.
The Cardinals additionally could also be with out tight finish Trey McBride, who’s in concussion protocol.
Final week: 1-1. Colts (W), Buccaneers (L)
Season: 1-5.