Pittsburgh Steelers-New England Patriots: Are the Steelers Set For a Huge Game?

November 13, 2010   ·   Kyle Vassalo   ·   Jump to comments

New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday November 14th, 2010 8:20 PM EST
Line: Pittsburgh -5
 
Overview
The 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers need this home game. On their three-game road trip, they squeaked past the Dolphins, lost by 10 to the Saints and allowed Terrell Owens to gain 141 yards receiving and two touchdowns in the Steelers' six-point victory over the Bengals.
They take on the 6-2 New England Patriots, who are none too pleased about their embarrassing 20-point loss to the Browns last week.
With both teams playing in the highly competitive AFC, every single game is of the utmost importance. One slip-up, and a team could wind up sitting at home watching the playoffs, even at 11-5.
 
Keys to the Game
The Patriots miss Randy Moss. With Moss, Tom Brady threw for nine touchdowns, two interceptions and had a 110.78 QB rating in four games. 
Without him, Brady has thrown for five touchdowns, two interc...

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