The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots in the biggest AFC matchup of the year at Heinz Field.
Homefield advantage, redemption and a pivotal 1-0 series lead are on the line as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Patriots at home. In the AFC’s biggest rivalry, the Steelers are hoping to keep the AFC lead against Tom Brady and a 10-3 New England team coming off a tough loss to Miami.
This isn’t your ordinary game. With so much on the line, this game could easily decide the winner of the AFC and place a huge advantage on the winner.
For the Patriots, coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Dolphins could give them the boost they need in this one. Everyone knows Brady doesn’t like to lose, and when it comes to a division rival, it’s even worse.
Now, the Steelers have the task of containing the NFL’s greatest quarterback for the second straight week. A feat the league has known to be nearly impossible.
The Steelers red-hot offense will be key in this one. Keeping the Patriots offense in check is a task not many can complete. So, it’ll be up to the killer b’s to keep this game out of reach for the Patriots.
Expect nothing but excitement in this one. Although there’s no guarantee these two teams will face again, there’s a strong expectation that the AFC Championship game will feature this Week 15 matchup.
Game one doesn’t decide anything, but getting the upper hand in homefield advantage will go a long way for either team. As both as nearly unstoppable at home, taking this win will be a significant boost in confidence heading into the postseason.
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Kickoff starts at 4:25 PM EST at Heinz Field. With the NFL’s top two teams squaring off, Week 15 in Pittsburgh is the most meaningful game of the season.