Steelers vs. Buccaneers Prediction: Defense Decides It

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Steelers Favored Over Buccaneers in Low-Scoring Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2.5-point road favorites against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game with a point total of 38.5. Neither team has played particularly well on offense, making defense the potential separator.

Tampa Bay is coming off a road win over the Dallas Cowboys on a short week with an undrafted free-agent backup quarterback. Daniels was a great college quarterback, but Dallas has repeatedly struggled to cover or win as a big favorite.

Despite Pittsburgh’s recent problems, the Steelers appear to be the better team on paper. That makes them the lean against a Tampa Bay team that remains difficult to trust. However, the Buccaneers’ victory over Dallas creates enough uncertainty to make this matchup a possible pass.

Pittsburgh could be vulnerable if it has not prepared properly or has overlooked Tampa Bay. Aaron Rodgers is traveling with DK Metcalf, who is not certain to play. Jeremy Bernard may need to step up because Pittman and Roman Wilson are out.

Rico Dower is returning, but Pittsburgh must decide how that affects Jalen Warren after his strong play over the past couple of weeks. Moving to a timeshare could disrupt what the Steelers have discovered with Warren.

The Steelers should win by more than a field goal, but the questions surrounding the team make it difficult to feel confident about backing them on the road.