Steelers vs. Broncos Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 2 (Trust Mike Tomlin)

Will Russell Wilson play in a potential revenge game?

Peter Dewey | Sep 10, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. / Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

We won't have a revenge game on Sunday in Denver.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is expected to start in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, with Russell Wilson still dealing with a calf injury.

The #Steelers are planning to start QB Justin Fields on Sunday once again, coach Mike Tomlin just told reporters.

QB Russell Wilson, who missed Week 1 with calf tightness, is feeling better. And he’ll be monitored. But no revenge game against the #Broncos this weekend. pic.twitter.com/iF7gu2sXnB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2024

A former Bronco, Wilson won't get a chance to prove to his former team that it should have kept him, but Fields will have a chance to build on a solid Week 1 showing where he led Pittsburgh to a road win.

Pittsburgh didn’t need a touchdown to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, and it could have another big defensive game against rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

Nix had a rough game in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, averaging just 3.3 yards per attempt.

Here’s a look at the odds, key players to watch and my best bet for this matchup in Week 2.

Steelers vs. Broncos Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

Steelers -3 (-105)
Broncos +3 (-115)

Moneyline

Steelers: -162
Broncos: +136

Total

36.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Steelers vs. Broncos How to Watch

Date: Sunday, Sept. 15
Time: 4:25 p.m. EST
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High
How to Watch (TV): CBS
Steelers record: 1-0
Broncos record: 0-1

Steelers vs. Broncos Betting Trends

The Broncos are 1-0 against the spread this season
The Steelers are 1-0 against the spread this season
The Steelers are 31-40-3 ATS as road favorites under Mike Tomlin
The Broncos were 1-0 ATS as home underdogs last season
The OVER 1-0 in the Broncos’ games this season
The UNDER is 1-0 in the Steelers’ games this season

Steelers vs. Broncos Injury Reports

Steelers Injury Report

Cameron Johnston – out
Russell Wilson – out
Roman Wilson – questionable
Isaac Seumalo – questionable

Broncos Injury Report

Garett Bolles – questionable

Steelers vs. Broncos Key Players to Watch

Pittsburgh Steelers

George Pickens: Justin Fields didn’t throw for a touchdown in Week 1, but he did find Pickens for six catches for 85 yards. This is going to be a big matchup for the young receiver, as he’ll likely be matched up with Patrick Surtain II, one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.

Denver Broncos

Bo Nix: Bo Nix did not have a strong showing in a Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, completing just 26 of his 42 passes for 138 yards and two interceptions. His 3.3 yards per attempt was certainly a concern, especially since he was just 2-for-12 with an interception. He may struggle against T.J. Watt in company in Week 2.

Steelers vs. Broncos Prediction and Pick

If there’s one thing I know about Mike Tomlin teams, it’s that they’re going to win ugly games, and they’re going to find a way to get over .500.

So far, the Steelers have done both of those things, winning a game without scoring a touchdown to move to 1-0 on the season in Week 1.

Now, they get a crack at a Denver team that is playing a rookie quarterback in Nix, who struggled mightily against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.

TJ Watt and the Steelers’ pass rush should be an issue in this game, and Pittsburgh did enough with Fields under center in Week 1 to pick up a win.

Denver gave up 5.1 yards per play to Seattle and only had 3.3 yards per play on offense. I can’t back the Broncos – even as home underdogs – in Week 2.

Pick: Steelers Moneyline (-162)