Steelers open as heavy underdogs to Lions in Week 16

Steelers open as heavy underdogs to Lions in Week 16
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are 8-6 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday night. With the win, the Steelers remain in control of the AFC North and get one step closer to securing a home playoff game. Pittsburgh will take on the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 16, and they open up as heavy underdogs.

Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Steelers are 6.5-point underdogs to the Lions. Detroit is coming off a 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, sending them to an 8-6 record and on the verge of missing out on a spot in the NFC playoffs. The Lions have the fourth-best offense in the NFL in terms of total yards per game, but their defense is 21st in total defense.

Aaron Rodgers has had a career full of success against the Lions, posting an 18-8 record against his former NFC North rivals. The four-time MVP has 54 touchdown passes to just 12 interceptions against Detroit.

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