The New England Patriots travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in a Thursday night matchup. Both teams have struggled on offense, with the Patriots scoring just 13 points in their last three games. The Steelers have a veteran backup quarterback in Mitch Trubisky, who will try to keep the team in the playoff hunt. The Patriots' offense is in disarray, and quarterback Bailey Zappe will face a tough challenge against the Steelers' strong secondary.

Why It Matters

The outcome of this game could have implications for the future of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, as the team continues to struggle. Both teams are looking to bounce back from losses and improve their playoff chances.

By the Numbers
  • Steelers game line: -4.5 (-134)
  • Steelers have the fourth-most interceptions in the NFL at 12 so far
Yes, But

A pick-six or turnover on a short field could lead to higher scoring, but the possibility exists for a very low-scoring game where neither team reaches 15 points.

State of Play
  • The Patriots have scored over 15 points just once in their last month of football
  • The Steelers are averaging just over 14 points per game in the same span