The highly anticipated matchup between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers has finally arrived.
Rodgers’ former mentee, Jordan Love, leads the NFC-leading Packers (4-1-1) into Acrisure Stadium for a “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the Steelers (4-2).
Green Bay is a 3-point favorite, with the over/under checking at a total of 45.5 points per DraftKings.
This will be an entertaining nightcap for Sunday as the Packers’ stout defense, led by Micah Parsons, looks to spoil Rodgers’ reunion with his NFC North faithful.
Packers vs. Steelers odds, prediction
The turnover battle will be key here, as the Packers enter Week 8 with an even split of the second-fewest giveaways in the NFL, with just three (two interceptions, one fumble) total.
On the other hand, Mike Tomlin’s defense has allowed 10 turnovers this year (five interceptions, five fumbles), which ranks him tied for fourth in the league.
Despite this high amount, the Steelers have struggled to contain offenses in the passing game, especially tight ends. Pittsburgh ranks second in the NFL in passing yards per game, surrendering 258.8 to opposing quarterbacks.
Additionally, the tight ends averaged 67.7 receiving yards per game and scored in four of six games against Pittsburgh’s defense, per CBS Sports.
Cue Love and a Packers offense that scored 27-plus in five of six games.
While there is no definitive wide receiver for Green Bay, Romeo Doubs leads the Packers’ pass catchers in receptions (24) on the season, but right behind him is third-year tight end Tucker Kraft (23).
The South Dakota State product has racked up a team-high 326 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season.
Last week, Kraft had five receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals, including a 15-yard clutch with Love on fourth down that led to Josh Jacobs’ go-ahead score.
Betting on the NFL?
Matt LaFleur will surely be scheming against a suspect Steelers’ secondary.
In honor of National Tight Ends Day, I’m confident Kraft will have another productive outing and follow the Packers’ receivers.
His over/under line of 51.5 receiving yards falls slightly below his season average of 54.3 per game.
I see value in taking over the business. I’m rolling with Kraft and Love to connect on all cylinders for this primetime clash.
The Piece: Tucker Kraft Over 51.5 receiving yards (-114, DraftKings)
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