Month: September 2024

Make sure to not miss a second of Week 2 action

After two opposite Week 1 outings, the Steelers now meet the Denver Broncos from Mile High Stadium. In Week 1 the Steeler’s defense could not have looked better. The pressure from T.J. Watt, the whole defensive line, and Alex Highsmith gave QB Kirk Cousins fits all afternoon. This resulted in two interceptions both to new Steelers Deshon Elliott and Donte Jackson.

Speaking of two interceptions, let us talk about Bo Nix, the Steeler’s Week 2 QB foe. Nix threw two picks in his NFL debut while managing an all-but impressive 47.5 passer rating. If he thought the Seattle Seahawks defense was tough, there is a minimal chance he has slept this week considering who he faces next.

While the Broncos offense was not impressive neither was the Steelers. Surprise starter Justin Fields did just enough to manage the game well with no turnovers and secure the win. However, there was no spice in the offense as they were as vanilla as could be, not scoring a single touchdown.

With Fields likely getting the call again this week, it will be interesting to see how he responds after a Week 1 victory. The Steelers meet a struggling Broncos team in what could be a must-win game already this season.

Here’s all you need to know on how to watch the Steelers-Broncos game in Week 2.

How to watch Steelers vs. Broncos

Date: Sunday, September 15

Game time: 4:25 p.m. ET

TV channel: CBS

Live stream: CBS app with valid cable login, Paramount+, NFL+ in local markets

FanDuel odds: Steelers -2.5, O/U 36.5

Steelers-Broncos broadcast map via 506 sports

Steelers-Broncos will air locally on CBS in jurisdictions indicated by the color blue on the map below.

In areas highlighted in blue, the Steelers-Broncos game will air on CBS (KDKA locally in Pittsburgh), also available to watch on the CBS app with a valid cable login for those within the broadcast map. For those outside of the area, the game will air on Paramount+ via their LIVE game options with a subscription for $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year.

Those who are in the viewing areas noted on the map above indicated by the color blue will be able to watch the game on the NFL+ even if they don’t have access to watch Fox. An NFL+ subscription, which allows users to watch live local and primetime games in the regular and postseasons, with additional access to watch NFL Network, is available for $6.99 per month or $49.99 annually.

College Football Season Edition

It almost 8 am Henry and I are enjoying the fall like weather on our upper covered deck. I’ve got a triple americano, a book, and he’s napping after his breakfast. Love this weather.

• What sort of weather are you having in your area currently?
• A lot of ink has been spilled on the OL already, but I’m going to ask anyway, what lineup do you think would be best to start Sunday, if everyone but Isaac Seumalo are healthy?
• What position group, minus TJ’s group, was the best last weekend?
• Which one, other than the WRs, need to step up?
• What college game(s) are you keeping an eye on this evening?

Odds, predictions, and more for Steelers-Broncos

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos will square off at Empower Field at Mile High in a battle of AFC teams that seem to be on two separate paths.

The Steelers are 1-0 after an 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The defense had three takeaways and looked like their dominant selves. Justin Fields played respectable, accounting for 213 total yards of offense and made multiple throws downfield to George Pickens that put Pittsburgh in scoring position. For the Steelers, it’s just about converting the field goals into touchdowns.

The Broncos are coming off a weird game against the Seattle Seahawks that featured scores of 5-3 and 9-8. Bo Nix had a miserable game, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt and throwing two ugly interceptions. A garbage time touchdown made the 26-20 game look much closer than it really was. Seattle’s self-inflicted wounds kept Denver in the game early before they pulled away.

Steelers vs. Broncos predictions

Point spread: PIT -2.5
O/U: 36.5
Moneyline: Steelers -115, Broncos -105

Pick against the spread: PIT -2.5

I have zero confidence in this. I’ve seen too many Steelers games in my life against opponents just like this where they should win handedly and either win by the skin of their teeth or just lose outright. I’d like to they won’t have one of those this season, but they don’t have the star-power on offense that gives me that assurance. Even when they did, they’d still lose games to the Mike Glennon Bears or the Ryan Mallet Ravens. I’ll pick them just because Bo Nix is a bad quarterback, and they should be able to torment him, but I won’t be shocked if I’m angrily writing about how the Steelers blew an easy win over a team they are better than.

Point total pick: Under 36.5

Regardless if the Steelers win or not, this isn’t going to be a high-scoring game. The Broncos have no weapons that scare you outside of Courtland Sutton, and Pittsburgh will play the clock control game. Even if their offense looks solid, I don’t expect an explosion in terms of points.

Same Game Parlay

• Alternate Total Points: Under 40.5 (-210)
• Najee Harris Alternate Rushing Yards: 70+ (+134)
• George Pickens Alternate Receiving Yards: 60+ (+120)
• Pat Freiermuth Anytime Touchdown (+440)

Total odds: $10 to win $547.07

Final Prediction: Steelers 23, Broncos 13