Sunday, September 28, 2014

Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

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On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) will hope to pick up their first win of the year when they go up against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1).

The Buccaneers lost their sixth game in a row dating back to last season when they were beaten by the Atlanta Falcons on the road last Thursday. The Bucs only had 217 total yards in that loss and they turned the ball over five times. Tampa Bay only has 163.3 passing yards per game, which is last in the NFL.

Buccaneers running back Bobby Rainey has been his team's top offensive player so far this season by rushing for 197 yards on just 37 carries. Quarterback Josh McCown has rushed for 33 yards and two scores, but he has only passed for 420 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Steelers had their best offensive game of the year on Sunday when they beat the Carolina Panthers 37-19 on the road. They had 264 rushing yards in that game and their offense didn't turn the ball over once. The Steelers has rushed for 163.3 yards per game, which is currently second in the league.

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has caught 22 passes through his team's first three games for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Le'Veon Bell has also been solid, rushing for 315 yards and one touchdown on just 53 carries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-3-0 Against the Spread

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-2-0 against the Over/Under

Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends

Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-2-0 Against the Spread

Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

09/23/14 DE Michael Johnson Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/23/14 WR Vincent Jackson Wrist probable Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/23/14 DE William Gholston Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/21/14 TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/21/14 RB Doug Martin Knee "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/21/14 DT Gerald McCoy Hand "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/21/14 QB Josh McCown Thumb out indefinitely
09/21/14 LB Mason Foster Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/21/14 QB Mike Glennon None expected to start Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
09/12/14 DE Adrian Clayborn Bicep IR
09/10/14 CB Mike Jenkins Pectoral IR
09/04/14 RB Charles Sims Ankle IR

Pittsburgh Steelers

09/23/14 DL Muhammad Wilkerson Knee "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/22/14 LB A.J. Edds Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/22/14 CB Dee Milliner Quad "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/22/14 WR Eric Decker Hamstring left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
09/04/14 LB Antwan Barnes Knee PUP
09/04/14 DB Dexter McDougle ACL IR
09/04/14 LB Jermaine Cunningham Achilles IR
09/04/14 WR Shaquelle Evans Shoulder IR

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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