Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers: 11/14/21 NFL Picks and Prediction

Defensively, Detroit is allowing their opponents to average 30.5 ppg on 393.4 total yards per game (258.9 passing yds/g; 134.5 rushing yds/g).

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their 4th straight game and improved to 5-3 on the season after defeating the Chicago Bears, 29-27, this past Monday night. Pittsburgh allowed Chicago to fight back and take the lead after entering the 4th quarter with a 20-6 lead, however, the Steelers were able to avoid the upset loss after Chris Boswell made a 40-yard game-winning FG with just :26 seconds left in the game. Pittsburgh was outgained by Chicago by a 414-280 margin, however, did win the turnover battle by a 2-1 margin in the victory. Leading the way for the Steelers was QB Ben Roethlisberger who completed 21 of 30 passes for 205 yards & 2 TD.

On the season, Pittsburgh is averaging 20.1 ppg on 336.6 total yards per game (248.3 passing yds/g; 88.4 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Pittsburgh has been led by RB Najee Harris who has 541 rushing yards & 4 TD on 150 carries while also hauling in 40 receptions for 289 yards & 2 TD. QB Ben Roethlisberger has completed 65.6% of his passes for 1986 yards, 10 TD, & 4 INT. The top receiving threats for the Steelers have been Diontae Johnson (45 rec, 530 yards, 3 TD), Chase Claypool (29 rec, 433 yards, TD), & Pat Freiermuth (27 rec, 245 yards, 4 TD).

Defensively, Pittsburgh is allowing their opponents to average 21.1 ppg on 370.4 total yards per game (260.6 passing yds/g; 109.8 rushing yds/g).

The Lions are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss, however, are just 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 November games. The Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 November games, however, are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Detroit will be well rested coming off their bye week, however, I just don’t think the Steelers matchup well with the Lions as the Steelers should have an advantage on both ends of the field. Jared Goff hasn’t shown much in being able to throw the ball down field this season and as the offensive line has had trouble giving him protection, I imagine T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh defense will be able to force a few TO’s. Pittsburgh offense isn’t the most high-scoring offense we have seen this season, however, they do have some solid weapons in Najee Harris & Diontae Johnson and as I think they will be able to put up some points against a Lions defense that recently allowed Philadelphia to rush for 5.1 yds/carry & 4 TD’s, I think Pittsburgh wins this one by double-digits and covers this spread. Good Luck!