A very impressive consecutive-starts streak for Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson will come to an end on Sunday night in NFL Week 6 as the Seahawks visit the Steelers. Pittsburgh is a 5-point favourite to win on the NFL odds, with a total of 42.5.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

On paper, back when the NFL schedule was released, it looked like fans were going to get another tremendous matchup on Sunday night in Week 6 (the prime-time games overall have been great all year) between Seattle and Pittsburgh, but both clubs have disappointed at 2-3 and sit last in their respective division. The loser Sunday can probably forget about the playoffs. It’s a break for the Seahawks that it’s a night game and not a 10 a.m. Pacific time kickoff.

Seattle leads the all-time series 10-9, which included a loss in Super Bowl XL following the 2005 season. That was just the second season in the NFL for Steelers future Hall of Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and this most likely will be his last. Roethlisberger struggled mightily in that Super Bowl win, but the Pittsburgh defence dominated.

The last regular season meeting was in 2019, also in Pittsburgh – this was the added 17th opponent for both – and the Seahawks won 28-26 behind Russell Wilson, who was 29-for-35 for 300 yards and three scores. Alas, Wilson will not play in this one. Roethlisberger was knocked out early with an injury that would prove to be season-ending. Backup Mason Rudolph played pretty well in his place, but the only way Rudolph should see the field Sunday is if Big Ben gets hurt again.

The favourite is 5-1 ATS in the past six meetings.

Seattle Seahawks

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Russell Wilson has made 149 straight starts for Seattle, the second-longest streak in league history to begin a career since the AFL-NFL merger, but Wilson will be out until at least Week 10 with a finger injury suffered in a 26-17 home loss to the LA Rams on Thursday in Week 5. Wilson had surgery over the weekend. Veteran journeyman Geno Smith played quite well in Wilson’s place vs. the Rams in completing 10-for-17 for 131 yards with a TD and pick, which may not have been his fault. Smith will make his 32nd NFL start and is 12-19 in the previous 31. His last was in 2017 with the Giants.

Top running back Chris Carson missed Week 5 with a neck injury and is questionable. Seattle’s defence is on pace to allow an NFL-record amount of yardage, currently last in the league in giving 450.8 ypg. The Seahawks are 2-7 ATS in their past nine on the road.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak and scored a season-high 27 points in Sunday’s eight-point win against Denver, which has a very good defence. Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t been particularly good this year but was a solid 15-for-25 for 253 yards and two scores. Rookie first-round running back Najee Harris had easily the best game of his young career with 23 catches for 122 yards and a TD.

Receiver Chase Claypool, from British Columbia, returned after missing a game injured and had five catches for 130 yards and a TD. However, fellow starting wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster suffered a season-ending injury. Linebacker Devin Bush left with a groin injury and his status for Sunday is in question. The Steelers are 2-5 ATS in their past seven at home.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Seahawks vs. Steelers?

• Regular Season

Seahawks Team Leaders

SEA

Touchdowns	DK Metcalf 8
Rushing	Alex Collins 395
Passing	Russell Wilson 2042
Receiving	Tyler Lockett 57
Sacks	Darrell Taylor 5
Interceptions	Quandre Diggs 4

PIT

Touchdowns	Najee Harris 7
Rushing	Najee Harris 779
Passing	Ben Roethlisberger 2758
Receiving	Diontae Johnson 76
Sacks	T.J. Watt 16
Interceptions	Minkah Fitzpatrick 2

• Regular Season

Steelers Team Leaders

SEA

Touchdowns	DK Metcalf 8
Rushing	Alex Collins 395
Passing	Russell Wilson 2042
Receiving	Tyler Lockett 57
Sacks	Darrell Taylor 5
Interceptions	Quandre Diggs 4

PIT

Touchdowns	Najee Harris 7
Rushing	Najee Harris 779
Passing	Ben Roethlisberger 2758
Receiving	Diontae Johnson 76
Sacks	T.J. Watt 16
Interceptions	Minkah Fitzpatrick 2

Weather

temp	54
condition	cloudy
wind	West 7mph

Injuries

Seattle

Jamal Adams (S)

out for season Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 21

Kyle Fuller (C)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21

Bryan Mone (DT)

Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 21

Cody Barton (LB)

Prob Sun Calf - 02 / 12 / 21

Alex Collins (RB)

Ques Sun Abdominal - 02 / 12 / 21

Kyle Fuller (C)

Ques Sun Ankle - 02 / 12 / 21

Gabe Jackson (G)

Ques Sun Knee - 02 / 12 / 21

DK Metcalf (WR)

Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 12 / 21

D.J. Reed (CB)

Prob Sun Knee - 02 / 12 / 21

Brandon Shell (T)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 02 / 12 / 21

Pittsburgh

Chase Claypool (WR)

Prob Thurs Toe - 06 / 12 / 21

Ben Roethlisberger (QB)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 06 / 12 / 21

B.J. Finney (OL)

Ques Thurs Back - 05 / 12 / 21

Cameron Heyward (DT)

Ques Sun Illness - 03 / 12 / 21

Isaiahh Loudermilk (DE)

Ques Sun Illness - 03 / 12 / 21

Isaiah Buggs (DE)

Ques Thurs Ankle - 02 / 12 / 21

Arthur Maulet (S)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 02 / 12 / 21

Zach Banner (T)

Prob Sun Illness - 01 / 12 / 21

Chase Claypool (WR)

Prob Sun Toe - 01 / 12 / 21

Joe Haeg (T)

Out indefinitely Illness - 01 / 12 / 21

Injuries

Seattle

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jamal Adams (S)	out for season	Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Adams is sidelined with a torn labrum in his shoulder, and it is projected that he will miss the remainder of the season.
Kyle Fuller (C)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Fuller was forced from the last game with an ankle issue, and it is uncertain if he will be active on Sunday versus the Texans.
Bryan Mone (DT)	Ques Sun	Knee - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Mone was removed from the last contest due to a knee ailment, and it is unclear if he will line up against the Texans on Sunday.
Cody Barton (LB)	Prob Sun	Calf - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Barton is expected to lace up against the 49ers on Sunday despite a calf injury.
Alex Collins (RB)	Ques Sun	Abdominal - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Collins sat out the last game with an abdominal injury, and it is unclear if he will lace up against the Texans on Sunday.
Kyle Fuller (C)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Fuller is nursing an ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will face the 49ers on Sunday.
Gabe Jackson (G)	Ques Sun	Knee - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Jackson is nursing a knee injury, and it is up in the air if he will line up for Sunday's contest with the 49ers.
DK Metcalf (WR)	Prob Sun	Foot - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Metcalf is hampered by a foot issue, but it projected that he will take the field against the 49ers on Sunday.
D.J. Reed (CB)	Prob Sun	Knee - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Reed has a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the 49ers on Sunday.
Brandon Shell (T)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Shell is dealing with a shoulder injury, leaving his status against the 49ers on Sunday clouded.

Pittsburgh

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Chase Claypool (WR)	Prob Thurs	Toe - 06 / 12 / 21	1-0	0-1	+ -
Claypool is managing turf toe, but it is anticipated that he will be active Thursday versus the Vikings.
Ben Roethlisberger (QB)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 06 / 12 / 21	1-0	0-1	+ -
Roethlisberger is hampered by a shoulder and pectoral muscle injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field against the Vikings on Thursday.
B.J. Finney (OL)	Ques Thurs	Back - 05 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Finney exited the previous game with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Vikings on Thursday.
Cameron Heyward (DT)	Ques Sun	Illness - 03 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Heyward is ailing from an illness, and it is up in the air if he will lace up against the Ravens on Sunday.
Isaiahh Loudermilk (DE)	Ques Sun	Illness - 03 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Loudermilk is nursing an illness, leaving his availability for Sunday's tilt with the Ravens clouded.
Isaiah Buggs (DE)	Ques Thurs	Ankle - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Buggs sat out the last game with an ankle injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Vikings on Thursday.
Arthur Maulet (S)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 02 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Maulet is hampered by a quad injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Sunday's clash with the Ravens.
Zach Banner (T)	Prob Sun	Illness - 01 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Banner is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available on Sunday versus the Ravens.
Chase Claypool (WR)	Prob Sun	Toe - 01 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Claypool is bothered by a toe injury, but it is projected that he will be active Sunday versus the Ravens.
Joe Haeg (T)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 01 / 12 / 21	1-1	1-1	+ -
Haeg has been shuttled to the IR/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, and it is unclear when he will return.