Geoff Schwartz
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
As we look ahead to NFL Week 3, it’s necessary that we take a quick look back at how the teams I’m backing fared in Week 2.
The Cardinals, for example, got off to a hot start against the Rams last week, but will their game against the Lions this week mirror that?
And Pittsburgh, with Justin Fields at quarterback, is 2-0. Can the Steelers keep it rolling with a win at home against the Chargers?
Let’s dive into it.
Chargers @ Steelers (1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS)
The Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers are both 2-0 after two weeks.
Both teams have won their games in the image of their head coaches. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers have won by controlling the line of scrimmage, rushing the football, smart passing by Justin Herbert and a swarming defense. Mike Tomlin’s Steelers have won with defense and a turnover-free offense that does just enough.
However, the Steelers have one offensive touchdown and eight field goals in their two games. And that is why the Chargers are winning this game.
Pittsburgh faced Kirk Cousins and Bo Nix in its first two games. The defense was able to harass both of those QBs into poor play and put those offenses behind the chains. Well, the Chargers have two outstanding offensive tackles and a quarterback who’s much better than Cousins or Nix.
I do not believe the Steelers defense can play its style of game against the Chargers offense.
On the other side, the Steelers offense just can’t put the ball into the end zone. LAC’s defense should control the Steelers offensive line, and I would not expect lots of points from Pittsburgh in this game.
Give me the Chargers +2.
PICK: Chargers (+2) to lose by fewer than 2 points, or win outright
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