The 2022 NFL season is finally here and the Week 2 schedule is chock full of exciting showdowns. One of the most anticipated matchups of the week is a tilt between the'New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Patriots opened their 2022 season with a stinker, losing 20-7 to the Miami Dolphins in a low-scoring affair. Meanwhile, the Steelers shocked a lot of people in Week 1, scoring a 23-20 overtime victory over the rival Cincinnati Bengals.
Having said that, the Patriots have gotten the better of the Steelers in recent years, winning seven of the last 10 meetings. Does Pittsburgh have what it takes to pull off the upset at home?
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Patriots vs Lions Week 2 matchup.
Patriots vs Steelers Projections
< strong>ESPN FPI:'Steelers (52.1%)
numberFire:'Patriots (61.8%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Steelers (58%)
Betting Favorite:'Patriots (-2.5)
Projected Winner:'Steelers (2), Patriots (2)
Patriots vs Steelers Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Steelers (7), Patriots (3)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'Patriots (3), Steelers (2)
CBS Sports Experts:'Patriots (5), Steelers (2)
< p class="tagStyle_125jist-o_O-style_1tcxgp3-o_O-style_48hmcm-o_O-style_1eq89f5" data-mm-id="_omame0jdi">Expert Totals:'Patriots (11), Steelers (11)
The upcoming Patriots vs. Steelers matchup is the definition of a game that could go either way. The two AFC teams are split right down the middle when it comes to both projections and expert picks.
Like most of the times when these teams meet, fans should expect a competitive affair. Head coaches Bill Belichick and Mike Tomlin know each other well, leaving time to tell which man is able to squeak away with the victory.