Take the Pack to cover and the under. I figure about 20-13. Top two defenses in scoring allowed. 10th and 12th in offensive points scored. The Pack soft side is run defense at about 18th, but Pittsburgh is only 11th in run offense. Missing their center, and the Packers healthier than they have been all season with a dynamic running back taking the reigns - I see a grind it out game with a couple big plays making the difference. I give the nod to Green Bay on big plays if their special teams don’t let them down.
” with a dynamic running back taking the reigns”
Given Rashard Mendenhall’s performance last week—basically, aside from a few key third down throws from Ben, carrying the offense—and the fact that he was a 1,200-yard rusher this year, and the Pack’s weak run defense, I find this supposed advantage highly dubious.