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The Preview: Patriots vs Steelers
After a week of hype it is finally game day. The biggest game in the AFC is the (10-3) Patriots against the (11-2) Steelers at 4:25pm in Pittsburgh.
Live coverage on Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket begins with the pregame show at 1:30pm.
What's at stake for the Patriots: A win gives the Pats the AFC division title and puts them back as the #1 seed in the AFC with two games to play.
What's at stake for the Steelers: A win clinches a first round bye. And, if they win and the Jaguars lose, the Steelers are guaranteed the #1 AFC seed.
The Tale of the Tape:
2017 Regular Season | New England | Pittsburgh |
Record | 10-3 | 11-2 |
Divisional Standings | 1st | 1st |
Total Yards Gained | 5,206 | 4,956 |
Total Offense (Rank) | 400.5 (2) | 381.2 (4) |
Rush Offense | 113.2 (15) | 99.7 (23) |
Pass Offense | 287.2 (1) | 281.5 (2) |
Points Per Game | 28.3 (4) | 24.6 (8) |
Touchdowns Scored | 39 | 32 |
Third Down Conversion Pct. | 41.9 | 42.1 |
Team Passer Rating | 15.4 | 91.4 |
Total Yards Allowed | 4,870 | 3,949 |
Total Defense (Rank) | 374.6 (29) | 303.8 (6) |
Rush Defense | 253.9 (29) | 200.8 (4) |
Points Allowed/Game | 19.2 (5t) | 19.3 (7) |
Touchdowns Allowed | 29 | 29 |
Third Down Defense (Pct.) | 39.3 | 36.2 |
Field Goals Made/Attempted | 31/34 | 26/28 |
Possession Avg. | 30:39 | 31:59 |
Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 29/168 | 19/128 |
Sacks Made/Yards | 30/224 | 41/294 |
Passing TD/Int. (Off.) | 27/6 | 24/13 |
Passing TD/Int. (Def.) | 22/11 | 16/13 |
Penalties Against/Yards | 87/772 | 88/794 |
Punts/Avg. | 47/40.0 | 53/43.5 |
Takeaway/Giveaway Ratio | +7 (6t) | 0 (17) |
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