Why the Steelers Can Pull Off the Upset in New England

The Steelers are 1-0 — and Vegas still isn't buying them.

Pittsburgh heads into Foxborough as a 5.5-point underdog against New England, and this matchup could tell us a lot about whether Week 1 was the beginning of something real or just one good Sunday.

On this week's Opening Script, we're breaking down everything that matters before Steelers-Patriots.

Can T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and this Steelers front dominate without Patrick Graham having to blitz? How vulnerable is Drake Maye if Pittsburgh forces him to carry the Patriots offense? And how much does the Joey Porter Jr. situation change what the Steelers can do defensively?

Then there's the offense.

Mike McCarthy admitted his Week 1 call sheet was "herky-jerky." Pittsburgh managed only 264 yards, went 3-of-13 on third down and never established much rhythm. The good news? This offense may not need to score 30 every week if the defense is as good as advertised.

We'll break down the biggest keys to winning in New England, the matchup Pittsburgh needs to exploit, the Super Bowl-loser hangover question surrounding the Patriots and why this needs to be a major self-evaluation week for the Steelers.

Everything you need to know before Steelers-Patriots — right here on The Noll Road.