Week 17 Odds, Schedule, and Prediction for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks matchup.
The Week 17 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks is scheduled for Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The game will be broadcast live on FOX.
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks currently boast records of 8-7 in the 2023 NFL season. Although neither team is in contention to win their respective divisions, both still harbor hopes of securing a playoff spot through the wild card.
The Seahawks find themselves in a more favorable position due to the less competitive landscape in the National Football Conference (NFC) compared to the American Football Conference (AFC), where the Steelers compete. However, the Seahawks risk seeing their playoff aspirations dashed if they suffer a defeat on the last day of the season.
Here are the details on when, where, and how to watch the upcoming game:
– Place: Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
– Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
– Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
– How to Watch: FOX/Fubo
The Pittsburgh Steelers are aiming to build on their recent success, having secured a significant victory against divisional rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals. Their defense proved formidable in that game, allowing only one touchdown. Notably, the Steelers possess the seventh-best defense in the league, conceding an average of just 19.4 points per game.
Despite their offensive struggles in 2023, the Steelers managed to score 34 points against the Bengals. Their offense ranks as the fifth-worst in the NFL, averaging only 17.1 points per game. Coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to start third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph paid off in the previous game, where Rudolph threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. The question remains whether Rudolph can replicate this performance.
The Seattle Seahawks have a 69% probability of making the playoffs at the moment, a number that could rise to 88% with a victory. Recent successes, including wins against the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, have bolstered their confidence. However, concerns linger about their roster, particularly the offensive team’s ability to outsmart the formidable T.J. Watt & Co. The outcome of the game may hinge on whether Seattle’s defense can effectively counter the opposition’s offense.
When predicting the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, the Steelers hold the player-for-player advantage. While the Seahawks may benefit from a strong coaching staff and home-field advantage, the prediction leans toward the belief that the Steelers can secure a victory on December 31. Even in the event of a loss, the expectation is that it would likely be by a margin of no more than a field goal.
Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers +3.5
