NFL Week 3 Picks on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Odds: The lossless Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Sept 26, as the Bucs face one of the toughest defenses in the league. These two haven’t met since 2006, when the Steelers won 20-3. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Steelers as -3 point road favorites over the Buccaneers while the game's total has been posted at 33 points . Be sure to get your NFL Week 3 Picks on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com
The Steelers (2-0) won in Tennessee 19-11, but suffered injuries to their already depleted quarterback situation. The Steelers' once quarterback-heavy roster thinned out even more Tuesday when Dennis Dixon was lost indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Dixon is expected to have surgery Wednesday and could go on injured reserve, which would end his season after two starts — and two victories. QB Charlie Batch came in and made 5 of 11 passes for 25 yards. It was Batch's first extensive game action since 2007. Batch was Pittsburgh's No. 4 quarterback during voluntary workouts and training camp and received almost no work with the starters before playing against the Titans. No matter, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday. Either Byron Leftwich or Charlie Batch will be expected to play well enough to win until Ben Roethlisberger returns from his four-game suspension. Without Roethlisberger, their only scoring in Tennessee came on four field goals by Jeff Reed and an Antonio Brown kickoff return. Their offense will struggle, but their defense can pull them through.
The Bucs (2-0) looked poised and mature as they beat Carolina 20-7 on the road. QB Josh Freeman threw for 178 yards and two touchdown passes as the Bucs defense shut down the Panthers. Freeman and the Bucs were turnover-free, as the miscues were made by the Panthers, who couldn't move the ball. Freeman has completed 29 of 52 passes for 360 yards with four TD’s and only one interception. Their defense limited Panthers RB’s DeAngelo Williams (54 yards) and Stewart (43 yards) to mediocre performances. Their 25th ranked pass game and 15th ranked ground game will be in for a ride against the Steelers overall sixth ranked defense, but they might get some passes in against the Steelers 17th ranked pass rush. RB Cadillac Williams will have troubles against the Steelers fourth ranked rush defense. "We've just got a bunch of guys that don't care what people think about them," Barber said. "We're young, we know we're young and that nobody has any expectations for us. (Coach) Raheem (Morris) has done a great job of preaching what this team is and what our identity is going to be."
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Steelers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
- Steelers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Buccaneers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 home games.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When: Sun, Sept 26, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Bucs +1
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