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Key New England Patriots – Pittsburgh Steelers Matchups

By Logan Jakubajtys

Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) breaks off of the line of scrimmage against New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. New England won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) breaks off of the line of scrimmage against New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. New England won 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Steelers Kickoff Team vs Patriots Return Team

Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) returns a kick for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) returns a kick for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

Dion Lewis was electric last week, with a 98 yard return for a touchdown. This week, the Steelers will be focused on not allowing the momentum changing return plays. Dion Lewis, Julian Edelman and others will aim to break the game wide open. Scoring without the offense stepping on the field is one of the biggest momentum plays in sports. The entire team, including the now rested offense, is fired up. It’s a team effort to win a game and special teams will play a large role in Saturday’s clash.

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Prediction

Patriots 34 – Steelers 28

The Patriots square off against the Steelers at 6:40PM Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. The game time temperature is predicted to be around 41 degrees, but wind will ramp up and there’s a chance of rain throughout the game as a nor’easter edges in. The northeasterly wind will be ramping up to 10-20 mph by kickoff then increase to 15-30 mph during the contest.

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