Steelers at Buccaneers 9/24/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Two explosive offenses will square off on Monday night, when the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Raymond James Stadium to battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers started the season off with a disappointing tie in Cleveland and then was unable to slow down Kansas City during Sunday’s 42-37 home loss. The Steelers fell behind by 21 points at the end of one quarter and allowed 449 yards of total offense. Veteran QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 452 yards and three touchdowns in a losing effort for the Steelers.

Through two games, Pittsburgh ranks second in the league in total offense and scores 29 points on average. Tampa Bay ranks third worst in total defense and has given up 30.5 points per game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most surprising undefeated team in the league and are doing it with a high-octane offense led by journeyman QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Buccaneers hung 48 points in New Orleans during a season opening victory and backed it up with a 27-21 home defeat of the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Fitzpatrick threw for 400 plus yards and four touchdowns for a second consecutive week.

For the season, Tampa Bay leads the NFL in total offense and is scoring 37.5 points per game. The Steelers have been embarrassing on defense, surrendering 388 yards and 31.5 points on average.