{"id":631332,"date":"2025-09-20T17:35:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T16:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=631332"},"modified":"2025-09-20T17:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T16:35:51","slug":"new-england-patriots-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-preview-betting-odds-prediction-nfl-week-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/new-england-patriots-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-preview-betting-odds-prediction-nfl-week-3\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview, Betting Odds, and Prediction – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview, Betting Odds, and Prediction – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 3<\/h2>

The Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> are travelling on the road to face the New England Patriots<\/a> for this Week 3 action of the NFL<\/a>. The Steelers are currently third in the AFC North, while the Patriots are second in AFC East. Both teams are 1-1 in terms of their record, and will want to improve their record. It’s a battle of quarterbacks as Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers will face the 23-year-old Drake Maye in this exciting matchup.<\/p>

Recommended Bets<\/th>FanDuel<\/th>BetMGM<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
DK Metcalf Anytime TD scorer<\/td>+140<\/a><\/td>+140<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Aaron Rodgers Passing Attempts Under 34.5 <\/td>-114<\/a><\/td>-123<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Total TDs Over 4.5<\/td>-150<\/a><\/td>-145<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

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Analysis and Rationale<\/h2>

DK Metcalf, now with the Steelers<\/a>, has 1 TD on 7 catches (103 yards) through two games, thriving in deep red-zone looks with Aaron Rodgers. Patriots’ secondary ranks dead last, allowing 315 pass YPG and 3 WR TDs already. Due to this, we think this is an excellent bet.<\/p>

Aaron Rodgers, had 33 attempts in Week 1 and 28 in Week 2, averaging 30.5 attempts. New England’s 31st-ranked pass defense encourage efficiency over volume for Rodgers for this game. We believe that Rodgers is likely to throw 29-32 times, leaning on DK Metcalf’s big plays.<\/p>

Steelers<\/a>–Patriots <\/a>game should be a shootout and cross 4.5 TDs because of the weak defense on both sides. Steelers have allowed 31 and 32 points in two games so far, meanwhile the Patriots have allowed 20 and 27 points in Weeks 1 and 2. We expect this game to be more of a shootout, scoring a lot of points, than a game where defense plays a big factor. <\/p>

New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview<\/h2>

In Week 3’s AFC clash at Gillette Stadium, the 1-1 Pittsburgh Steelers, led by veteran Aaron Rodgers and explosive WR DK Metcalf, seek redemption after a home loss to Seattle. The 1-1 New England Patriots, riding rookie QB Drake Maye’s momentum from a 33-27 win at Miami, are on the winning column but face questions in pass coverage against Pittsburgh’s aerial attack.<\/p>

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The Patriots prep for a matchup vs. Aaron Rodgers & the Steelers.@ezlazar<\/a>'s Week 3 gameplan: https:\/\/t.co\/Py7Y9tQKLY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/phQpSbK8TD<\/a><\/p>— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>