2023-11-24 05:05:01
From Mirror, wire reports
Maybe a new offensive coordinator and play-caller will get Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers going this week with a big game at AFC North rival Cincinnati on Sunday.
That has to be the case since offensive coordinator Matt Canada was fired earlier this week by head coach Mike Tomlin. The 6-4 Steelers are hoping that is the case.
The Bengals (5-5) turn to Jake Browning with quarterback Joe Burrow out for the season. Browning replaced the injured Burrow last week in the Bengals’ loss at Baltimore. The Steelers are 1.5-point favorites. Best bet: Steelers, 22-16
Elsewhere:
BUFFALO at PHILADELPHIA (-3): The Eagles (9-1) are flying high after a comeback win in their Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City. They’re the better team but it’ll be difficult to match the emotion and intensity after facing the Chiefs, especially in a short, holiday week coming off a Monday night road win with an NFC championship game rematch against the 49ers looming ahead. Josh Allen and the Bills (6-5) are the more desperate team. Upset special, Bills, 24-23
MIAMI (-9.5) at NEW YORK JETS: The first Black Friday game features Tua Tagovailoa and Miami’s high-octane offense against the Jets (4-6) and their stingy defense. If only Aaron Rodgers was under center for New York to face the first-place Dolphins (7-3). Instead, Tim Boyle makes his first after replacing Zach Wilson. Dolphins, 24-16
NEW ENGLAND (-3.5) at NEW YORK GIANTS: Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe will start for the Patriots (2-8) who somehow are road favorites despite their dismal record. The Giants (3-8) aren’t much better but Tommy DeVito led them to a win last week. Patriots, 23-18
JACKSONVILLE (-1.5) at HOUSTON: This is an unexpected battle for first place in the AFC South. The defending division champion Jaguars (7-3) were supposed to be in this position. The surprising Texans (6-4) are in playoff contention thanks to rookie sensation QB C.J. Stroud and first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans. Jaguars, 27-23
NEW ORLEANS at ATLANTA (-1.5): The first-place Saints (5-5) and the Falcons (4-6) face each other again in Week 17 in a game that could determine the NFC South. The winner this week gets a clear advantage. Desmond Ridder is back as Atlanta’s starting QB. Derek Carr began the week in concussion protocol so it could be Jamies Winston under center for New Orleans. Falcons, 22-20
CAROLINA at TENNESSEE (-4): Rookie No. 1 pick Bryce Young and the Panthers (1-9) are having a miserable season. So are the Titans (3-7). At least losing helps Tennessee get a better draft pick. Carolina’s first-round pick belongs to Chicago. Titans, 21-20
TAMPA BAY at INDIANAPOLIS (-2.5): The surprising Colts (5-5) are in playoff contention, but made a stunning move this week to release three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard. The Buccaneers (4-6) are only in the playoff mix because they’re in a weak division. Bucs, 24-23
KANSAS CITY (-9.5) at LAS VEGAS: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (7-3) aim to bounce back after beating themselves against Philadelphia. They’ve got issues on offense, especially in the second half. The Raiders (5-6) have won both of rookie QB Aidan O’Connell’s home starts. Chiefs, 24-16.
LOS ANGELES RAMS at ARIZONA (-1.5): Kyler Murray has made the Cardinals (2-9) more competitive. The Rams (4-6) are hanging in the playoff mix thanks to their defense. Rams, 20-17
CLEVELAND at DENVER (-1.5): Even with rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, the Browns (7-3) are a contender because Myles Garrett and the defense have been dominant. Russell Wilson and the Broncos (5-5) have won four in a row and the defense has completely turned things around since giving up 70 points in Week 3. Broncos, 19-16
BALTIMORE (-3.5) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: Losing tight end Mark Andrews hurts the offense, but the Ravens (8-3) have a real chance to hold onto the No. 1 seed if they win the games they’re supposed to the rest of the way. The underachieving Chargers (4-6) have been a major disappointment mostly because of a defense so bad even Justin Herbert can’t rescue them. Ravens, 27-24
CHICAGO at MINNESOTA (-3.5): Joshua Dobbs and the Vikings (6-5) try to rebound after a turnover-filled game ended their five-game winning streak. Justin Field returned and invigorated the offense, but the Bears (3-8) blew a big lead and couldn’t hold on to upset Detroit. Vikings, 24-21
Last week: Straight up: 8-6. Against spread: 7-7
Overall: Straight up: 103-61. Against spread: 89-69-6.
Best Bet: Straight up: 8-3. Against spread: 5-5-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 7-4. Against spread: 8-3.
Thursday: Straight up: 8-3. Against spread: 8-2-1.
Monday: Straight up: 8-5. Against spread: 9-3-1.
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