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The Pittsburgh Steelers Week 15 matchup with the Tennessee Titans (9-4) is easily one of the best games of the week, for two main reasons. The first is that the Steelers (6-6) are in desperation mode and cannot afford any more losses if they want to end Ben Roethlisberger's career with one last playoff run.
The second reason that this is one of the best games of the week is that the game is a rematch of an incredible three-point Steelers victory from just a year ago. While the Steelers may now have the all-time edge in the series 47-32 and haven't lost to the Titans since 2013, it is the Titans that are one and a half point favorites in this one. Here are four predictions from Sunday's Steelers-Titans matchup that can help the Steelers cover that spread and maybe even win the game.
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4. Ben Roethlisberger will be error-free
This is going to be a crucial one, as the Steelers play much better when Roethlisberger does not turn the ball over. Then again, most teams play better when their quarterback doesn't give the ball to the other team. The Steelers are just on another level with it. All of Roethlisberger's 2021 interceptions have been in Steelers' losses. That makes Pittsburgh 6-1 when he does not throw a pick and 0-5 when he does. Talk about “going as your QB goes”
3. Ray-Ray McCloud will score a touchdown
Over the past month, McCloud is averaging seven targets per game and even took a rushing attempt. Those numbers have not led to a touchdown or very many yards…yet. That is what we are predicting will happen this week, though, as McCloud finally gets his first touchdown of the 2021 NFL season.
2. The Steelers will get three sacks
This one is not a huge shocker, as the Steelers have the second-best sack rate in the NFL at just under three per game. It is a little more surprising that they will be able to do this without T.J. Watt at full strength. Watt is currently questionable to suit up for the game and even if he does play he is likely to be limited by the injury and/or scaled back playing time. Just having him on the field makes all the difference in the world for the team due to his ability to draw double teams.
1. Chase Claypool will make up for last week with 150 yards and a score
Last week, Claypool was the sacrificial goat in a game that the Steelers had to win but came up just short. With the clock ticking under a minute and his team trailing, Claypool celebrated instead of rushing to the line and it cost his team valuable seconds and possibly even the game. This week, however, he has a chance to completely redeem himself and put his team back into the playoff picture in the meantime. He has all of the motivation in the world to come out and dominate this game from start to finish.
