When the primary wave of early NFL odds had been launched in Might, the Pittsburgh Steelers had been 2.5-point underdogs to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Simply seven days in the past, odds swung additional in favor of the Falcons with a three-point unfold.
That was earlier than the quarterback uncertainty came about in Pittsburgh, with Russell Wilson’s availability nonetheless up within the air simply hours forward of kickoff. With it trying possible that Justin Fields will begin in opposition to the Falcons, the Steelers are actually consensus four-point underdogs, per VSiN.
After I appeared simply an hour earlier, it was a 3.5-point unfold, so issues might proceed swinging within the Falcons’ route within the remaining hours earlier than kickoff.
Fields could be the higher possibility between himself and a hampered Russell Wilson, however that doesn’t imply the Steelers have a greater likelihood of successful with out the veteran. In 38 profession begins, Fields has received simply 10 video games over his three seasons.
The Chicago Bears traded Fields to the Steelers for a conditional sixth-round decide within the 2025 NFL Draft simply three years after making him the No. 11 general decide. They traded as much as get him, too.
Will a change of surroundings assist Fields flip a brand new leaf on his NFL profession? If he finally ends up beginning, this might clearly be an enormous alternative for him to make a case for himself.
It isn’t confirmed but, however a number of notable insiders, domestically and nationally, have reported that Wilson is unlikely to play.
In line with Adam Schefter, Wilson reportedly advised the Steelers he might play, however staff medical doctors are being extra cautious. It’ll possible come right down to a pre-game analysis within the subsequent hour or so. The Steelers are required to submit their inactive gamers for the day 90 minutes earlier than kickoff, so time is winding down.
The entire uncertainty has Vegas oddsmakers considering the Steelers will finally stroll away with an 0-1 report to start out the season.
