Steelers-Patriots Week 2: Defense Travels, Offenses Stay Home

If you thought Thursday Night Football was ugly, wait until you get a load of this defensive slugfest in Foxborough. Both teams held opponents to exactly 13 points in Week 1, and neither offense looked remotely capable of lighting up a scoreboard. The Patriots limped to 10 points with Tommy DeVito managing a paltry 178 passing yards, while the Steelers at least cracked 20 but face a New England defense that's clearly still got teeth.

Here's the kicker: New England is down Carlton Davis III and Dametrious Crownover, yet they still bottled up their Week 1 opponent. Pittsburgh's offense showed more life, sure, but this Patriots defense isn't giving up easy yards to anyone. The total opened at 42.0 and has already dropped to 41.5, which tells you the sharps are hammering the under before the public even wakes up.

DarkHorse AI is riding the under 41.5 with solid confidence, and it's hard to argue. We're looking at a game that screams 17-13 or 20-10, not some shootout that pushes 42. DeVito can't move the ball, Pittsburgh's offense is competent but not explosive, and both defenses are locked in. Take the under and enjoy watching punts.