Patriots Vs. Steelers: Pats Square Off Against Big Ben, Pittsburgh
Two of the most successful teams of the past decade will square off as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots (5-1) take on Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at 4:15 p.m. EDT on Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
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The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers square off in a week eight battle of first place teams. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Pats have had the Steelers' number over the years, and they're coming off a bye week, which has been a huge advantage for the Pats during the Belichick era. They're 9-1 in games following their bye since 2001.
The 5-1 New England Patriots face off against the 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers in an epic week 8 match-up of two first place teams and perennial Super Bowl contenders. The Patriots are a 2.5 point favorite.
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Two of the most successful teams of the past decade will square off as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots (5-1) take on Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at 4:15 p.m. EDT on Sunday afternoon at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
