The oddsmakers don't believe the Pittsburgh Steelers will end up in the win column for the third straight week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off an impressive 28-15 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, but the oddsmakers think their win streak is about to come to an end.
The Steelers have opened up as 6.5-point underdogs for their Week 16 road matchup against the Detroit Lions , according to odds posted by DraftKings Sportsbook . Pittsburgh has a +270 money line, and the over/under total for the game is 50.5 points.
It may come as a bit of a surprise, given how the Steelers played on Monday night. Following a bit of a slow start, the offense exploded in the second half with contributions from several of its playmakers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers even made a little bit of NFL history , too.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's defense entered the game very shorthanded with linebacker T.J. Watt and first-round rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sidelined with injuries. However, that didn't stop the unit from having a productive night, either, as it held the Dolphins to just 63 yards rushing.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 15, 2025 — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Things aren't going to get any easier for the Steelers, though. The Lions also have a dynamic ground attack with running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery , who have combined for 1,735 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground this season.
So Pittsburgh will surely hope that Watt and Harmon, along with linebacker Nick Herbig , who suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night, can return to the field in just six days.
The Steelers still sit atop the AFC North at 8-6, but every game matters as the Baltimore Ravens continue to keep close at 7-7 and a Week 18 meeting in the near future.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Steelers Open as Big Underdogs vs. Lions in Week 16
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