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[Greenbacks]

Preview: Pittsburgh at Seattle

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 29, 2015
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington




The Seattle Seahawks have a chance to beat an opponent with a winning record for the first time this season when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a matchup of teams jockeying for playoff position. The reigning two-time NFC champion Seahawks are 5-5 despite holding a lead in the fourth quarter of every game this season.

The Steelers are in better shape in the AFC and still have a shot to catch Cincinnati in the NFC North, trailing by two games with six to play. "We're in the thick of things," Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said. "We're not where we want to be. It could be better. It could be worse." Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been dealing with a mid-foot sprain but said the bye week helped to alleviate the swelling. The teams have met only once since the Steelers defeated Seattle in Super Bowl XL.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Seahawks -3.5. O/U: 45.5

ABOUT THE STEELERS (6-4): After being held to 23 points in back-to-back defeats to Kansas City and Cincinnati, Pittsburgh erupted for 68 points in consecutive wins over Oakland and Cleveland prior to its bye. Wide receiver Antonio Brown, who led the league in yards (1,698) and catches (129) in 2014, has 27 catches for 423 yards and two touchdowns in the past two games while fellow wideout Martavis Bryant had six receptions for 178 yards and a TD in a 30-9 win over Cleveland on Nov. 15. The Steelers' defense ranks fifth in the league in points (19.1) and rushing yards (93.0) allowed.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (5-5): Running back Marshawn Lynch underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a sports hernia and is expected to miss a month, but Seattle has an able replacement in rookie Thomas Rawls, a Lynch clone who rolled up 209 yards rushing in last week's 29-13 win over San Francisco. Quarterback Russell Wilson has had an up-and-down season but is coming off his best game, throwing for three touchdowns last week, including a pair to rookie wideout Tyler Lockett. Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril have 6.5 sacks apiece for a defense that ranks second in yards allowed (303.6).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Pittsburgh is 3-0 against the NFC West this season.

2. Wilson is 6-0 at home against AFC opponents.

3. Bryant has 13 touchdown catches in 15 career games for the Steelers.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Steelers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Steelers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Steelers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win. Steelers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Steelers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Steelers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Steelers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. Steelers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in Week 12. Steelers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Steelers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November.

Seattle

Seahawks are 12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Seahawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Seahawks are 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 games on fieldturf. Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Seahawks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Seahawks are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win. Seahawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Seahawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Steelers last 5 road games. Under is 6-0-1 in Steelers last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-0-1 in Steelers last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 9-1-1 in Steelers last 11 games following a S.U. win. Under is 7-1 in Steelers last 8 games overall. Under is 5-1-1 in Steelers last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 6-2 in Steelers last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Steelers last 11 games in Week 12.

Seattle

Under is 5-0 in Seahawks last 5 games following a SU win of more than 14 points. Under is 5-0 in Seahawks last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Seahawks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games in Week 12. Over is 6-2 in Seahawks last 8 games following a S.U. win. Over is 6-2 in Seahawks last 8 home games. Over is 19-8 in Seahawks last 27 games in November.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: New England at Denver

When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, November 29, 2015
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado




Peyton Manning will be reduced to a spectator's role as the New England Patriots continue their pursuit of a perfect season when they visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday night in a showdown among AFC division leaders. Manning will sit out his second straight game due to a foot injury for the Broncos, who trail New England by two games for the conference's best record.

"I mean, there’s nobody that has more respect for Peyton than me outside of probably his parents and his brothers," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. “He’s been a tremendous player. It’s unfortunate." New England remained unbeaten despite being held to a season-low point total in Monday night's 20-13 win over division rival Buffalo. Brock Osweiler made his first career start last week and helped Denver halt a two-game losing streak with a 17-15 victory over Chicago. Osweiler was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 20 of 27 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and zero turnovers.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Patriots -3. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (10-0): Brady started showing the effects of losing leading receiver Julian Edelman and running back Dion Lewis, completing a season-low 51.3 percent of his passes and failing to throw for multiple touchdowns for the first time. Wide receivers Danny Amendola and Aaron Dobson were hurt in the win and are not expected to play, which could force New England to lean on running back LeGarrette Blount against a defense yielding a league-low 190.6 yards passing. The Patriots are allowing a league-best 18.2 points and are second in the league with 32 sacks.

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (8-2): With starting wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders sidelined, Osweiler made good use of his tight end tandem of Vernon Davis and Owen Daniels, who combined for 10 receptions and 137 yards. Star wideout Demaryius Thomas caught only his second scoring pass of the season, ending a six-game drought, while Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson gave the sagging running game a lift with a combined 161 yards. Denver's defense not only leads the league with 34 sacks, it also is surrendering the fewest total yards (284.3) and has scored four touchdowns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Patriots can clinch the AFC East title with a win and a loss by the Jets - or losses by both the Jets and Bills.

2. Sanders, who has 46 catches and four touchdowns, is expected to return to the starting lineup.

3. Brady needs three touchdown passes to tie Dan Marino (420) for third place on the all-time list.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

New England

Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 12. Patriots are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. Patriots are 7-2-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. win. Patriots are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC. Patriots are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games in November. Patriots are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Patriots are 72-33-2 ATS in their last 107 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Patriots are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. Patriots are 0-2-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Denver

Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Broncos are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 12. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

New England

Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. Over is 7-1 in Patriots last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games in November. Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games in Week 12. Over is 16-7 in Patriots last 23 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 53-25 in Patriots last 78 vs. AFC.

Denver

Under is 4-0-1 in Broncos last 5 home games. Under is 4-0-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1-1 in Broncos last 6 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Broncos last 5 games in November. Under is 3-1-1 in Broncos last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Broncos last 5 vs. AFC. Over is 13-5 in Broncos last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2-1 in Broncos last 8 games overall. Over is 32-13 in Broncos last 45 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 43-18-2 in Broncos last 63 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Broncos last 13 games following a S.U. win.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Denver. Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Denver.

 

[Greenbacks]

After rain all day Saturday, it'll be dry Sunday in Cincinnati. According to Accuweather, it'll be 46 degrees at kickoff with winds going 7-14 mph across the field. The sun is starting to come out.

 

[Greenbacks]

Teddy Bridgewater beat the Falcons and threw for a career-high 317 yards in his first NFL start last September. He'll look to go 2-0 against the Falcons today.