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Seahawks search for easy angles to Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) return home after edging the Jets in a 34-32 thriller, now set to host the Seattle Seahawks (0-1) Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers, now in Pittsburgh black and gold, threw four touchdowns in Week 1 but took too many hits. Seattle comes off a narrow 17-13 loss to San Francisco where its defense pressured Brock Purdy heavily, though Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ new-look offense sputtered.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Can Win If…
- Pass protection improves. LT Broderick Jones gave up multiple sacks in Week 1. Seattle’s pass rush featuring Leonard Williams and DeMarcus Lawrence will test him again.
- Rodgers keeps quick rhythm. At 41, Rodgers knows how to avoid hits — his ability to get the ball out to DK Metcalf and Pat Freiermuth could neutralize Seattle’s pressure.
- Defense limits Seattle’s new weapons. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp taking over as WR1/2, Pittsburgh’s secondary led by Jalen Ramsey will need to match up and keep big plays contained.
“I might be old, but I still feel like I can move around pretty good, and I wasn’t moving the way I usually like to move,” Rodgers said. “There’s a couple fundamental things to clean up.”
Seattle Seahawks Can Win If…
- The offensive line holds. Against San Francisco, Darnold’s protection broke late, costing them a potential comeback. Better protection is non-negotiable against a dangerous Pittsburgh front.
- Smith-Njigba becomes the focal point. He commanded nearly 60% of targets last week. If he wins slot matchups, Seattle can move chains.
- Defense creates turnovers. Seattle pressured Purdy nine times in Week 1. If they can rattle Rodgers into mistakes, they’ll flip the momentum.
“It seemed to me when we get it targeted and we’re all on the same page, we’re doing a lot of good stuff,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “When we have some indecisiveness, that’s when things got twisted a little bit.”
Key NFL Betting Trends
| Category | Steelers | Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 (beat Jets 34-32) | 0-1 (lost to 49ers 17-13) |
| QB Notes | Rodgers 244 yds, 4 TDs, took 4 sacks | Darnold 230 total yds, 1 lost fumble |
| Injury Watch | OT Broderick Jones (struggled), Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring) | S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), CB Devon Witherspoon (knee) |
| Offensive Weapons | DK Metcalf (83 yds, revenge game vs SEA), Najee Harris steady run game | Smith-Njigba high target share, Cooper Kupp new addition |
| Defensive Edge | Ramsey + Surtain-led secondary, heavy pass rush | Disruptive front line; secondary thin at depth |
The Leans
Main Pick: Steelers -3 (Spread)
Projected Final Score: Steelers 24, Seahawks 17
- Moneyline Angle: Steelers ML (safe parlay piece) → Rodgers at home with weapons should hold.
- Total Points Angle: Under 43.5 → Seattle offense still finding rhythm; Steelers’ D keeps lid on.
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