Road teams were warriors in Week 1 as 10 of 13 away teams paid out. Will that trend continue into Week 2? This week there are about 11 interdivision matchups, making for some intriguing football. Here some featured matchups.

Monday, September 18, 2006

Line: Steelers -3 (Opening: Pick’em)

Over/Under: 36½

Key Points: Everyone was talking like Ben Roethlisberger would make his triumphant return for the Monday nighter and that will be the case as he will get the nod vs. the Jaguars.

Hard hitting S Troy Polamalu is nursing a sore shoulder but is listed as probable for the Jaguars tilt.

The Jags could be missing a cornerstone of their defense and D-line as DT Marcus Stroud is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain.

MNF has not been kind to the Jags as they have failed to cover in their last four games under the Monday night lights, but have won their last 3 ATS against the defending Superbowl champs.

Pittsburgh has covered 18 out of 27 on the road.

Winneronline Opinion: If Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t play, Charlie Batch has proved that he can manage the offense and put wins in the W/L column, mind you the Steelers won’t be disappointed if Big Ben can play.

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