The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) and Denver Broncos (0-1) will kick off the Sunday afternoon slate of NFL Week 2. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on CBS, and the game can be streamed live on Paramount+ on YouTube TV.
The Steelers are consensus 2.5-point favorites (Steelers -2.5) over the Broncos, with some books as high as Steelers -3, which is a key number in NFL betting. The over/under is currently 36.5 points, which is the lowest total on the board for any game in Week 2. The Steelers are -150 favorites on the moneyline to win, with the Broncos +125 to pull off the slight upset victory.
The Steelers got off to a winning start in an 18-10 victory over the Falcons last week with Justin Fields at quarterback, but it was T.J. Watt and an impressive defensive performance that led the way for Pittsburgh. The Broncos, meanwhile, got off to a losing start as Bo Nix underwhelmed in a 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Let's get into my Steelers vs. Broncos prediction and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 2 on Sunday.
Steelers vs. Broncos Odds, Picks, Prediction
| Steelers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -102 | 36.5 -108o / -112u | -155 |
| Broncos Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -118 | 36.5 -108o / -112u | +130 |
- Steelers vs. Broncos Spread: Steelers -2.5
- Steelers vs. Broncos Over/Under: 36.5
- Steelers vs. Broncos Moneyline: Steelers -150 | Broncos +125
- Steelers vs. Broncos Pick: Broncos to cover the spread (Bet to +2.5)
My Broncos vs. Steelers best bet is on the Broncos to cover the spread. I would bet Denver at Broncos +2.5, but you can currently get the Broncos at +3 at DraftKings. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Spread
We're betting the Broncos this week as a home underdog against the Steelers.
Moneyline
While I'm betting the home 'dog, I'm passing on a moneyline bet.
Total
I'm in line with the total for this game.
Broncos vs. Steelers pick: Broncos to cover the spread (Bet to +2.5)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos NFL Week 2 Preview
It feels like this could be an easy game for the Broncos to turn the Steelers into a one-dimensional offense. The game plan is pretty straightforward, and that’s to make Justin Fields throw the football. If he’s able to beat you with his legs, you’ll be in trouble.
Speaking of Fields, it seems like this could be turning into a bit of a drama-filled quarterback situation. Russell Wilson’s status for this game is again up in the air. Fields came out and did enough last week to beat the Falcons. If Pittsburgh starts 2-0, it would be tough to take the job from Fields, and I doubt Wilson would take that decision well.
Speaking of quarterbacks, Bo Nix was thrown into the lion’s den last week by having to start his NFL career in Seattle. That’s one of the toughest places to play in the NFL, and Nix didn’t exactly thrive.
Nix will know the same thing I know from watching film of that game last week: There were guys open. If he doesn’t get happy feet and trusts his offensive line, he should have opportunities to move the ball through the air. Of course, that’s easier said than done when T.J. Watt is one of the guys rushing the passer.
The Broncos defense wasn’t awful last week either. Seattle’s average starting field position was already in Denver territory, so giving up 26 points on the road when taking that into account isn’t awful.
The only knock on this pick is that I would have loved to have gotten a field goal with Denver at home. The line started the week at Broncos +3.5 but was quickly bet down to 2.5.
I’m not going to let that scare me off of Denver, though. The public perception of the Steelers is that this defense will help them travel well. I’m not buying that. I think Sean Payton is going to have something up his sleeve to wear the Pittsburgh defense down playing at altitude.
Think of it this way: We’re betting against Fields as a road favorite. We have to do it.
Pick: Broncos +3 | Bet to +2.5
Betting Trends
- 85% of bets and 65% of the money are on the Broncos.
- 92% of bets and 52% of the money are on the over.
- 88% of bets and 91% of the money on the moneyline are on the Steelers.
How to Watch: Time, Channel, Streaming
| Location: | Empower Field at Mile High |
| Date: | Sunday, Sept. 15 |
| Kickoff Time: | 4:25 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | CBS / Paramount+, YouTube TV |
Broncos vs. Steelers is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET live from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday afternoon. The game is live on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+, YouTube TV and other streaming platforms.
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