The Patriots have held three straight opponents to 10 or fewer points but have lost all three of those games. Given the Steelers' offensive struggles, defense and special teams should be a huge factor in today's game. The Steelers' special teams are of the most highly penalized groups in the league. Cleaning that up will be critical.
QB Mitch Trubisky will get his first start of the season after Kenny Pickett suffered a high ankle sprain in last Sunday's game. The Patriots will be starting Bailey Zappe after benching Mac Jones. QB Malik Cunningham will be active for this game after being elevated from the practice squad. Head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about the anxiety that a player like Cunningham brings because of the dual-threat and the potential wrinkles that the Patriots can put in their offense to mix things up.
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