Steelers vs. Seahawks preview: Predictions, odds, how to watch Sunday's game
The penultimate week of the 2023 NFL season is almost here, and there are still some very important games to play.
On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks (8-7) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7) in a matchup between two teams in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Seattle is in a good spot to secure one of the final spots in the NFC with a win at home. Pittsburgh still would need some things to break its way to make the playoffs, even with a win, and risk significantly diminishing its odds with a loss.
Here's everything to know about the Sunday afternoon clash.
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Steelers vs. Seahawks predictions
USA TODAY: All five analysts predict a Seahawks win
Jordan Mendoza writes, "Seahawks 21, Steelers 20... Seattle is picking up momentum at the right time after it looked like things were heading south. Pittsburgh looked great last week in its must-win game, but the offense isn't able to be as explosive against a solid secondary that leads the Seahawks to another win."
The Arizona Republic: Seahawks 23, Steelers 20
Jeremy Cluff writes, "Both of these teams really need to win this game to help their playoff cause. The 12th Man will push Seattle over the top."
ESPN: Seahawks have a strong chance to win at home
ESPN Analytics gave Seattle a 67.1% chance to win in front of their home crowd. The same model predicts that the Steelers have a 32.6% chance for a road victory.
Steelers vs. Seahawks odds, spread and lines
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All odds as of Saturday evening.
Spread: Seahawks (-4)
Moneyline: Seahawks (-200); Steelers (+165)
Over/under: 41
Steelers vs. Seahawks injury updates
Pittsburgh Steelers injury report:
Player | Position | Injury | Status |
QB | Ankle | Questionable for Week 17 | |
DB | Neck | Out | |
RB | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
FS | Knee | Out | |
LB | Pectoral | Out | |
OG | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
Seattle Seahawks injury report:
Player | Position | Injury | Status |
S | Knee | Out | |
LB | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
WR | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
OG | Elbow | Questionable for Week 17 | |
LB | Ankle | Questionable for Week 17 | |
CB | Heel | Questionable for Week 17 | |
LB | Rest | Questionable for Week 17 | |
S | Rest | Questionable for Week 17 | |
Mario Edwards | DE | Knee | Out |
D'Wayne Eskridge | WR | Ribs | Out |
TE | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
Dre'Mont Jones | DE | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
Damien Lewis | OG | Neck | Questionable for Week 17 |
WR | Rest | Questionable for Week 17 | |
OT | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
OT | Foot | Out | |
DE | Rest | Questionable for Week 17 | |
WR | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 | |
LB | Rest | Questionable for Week 17 | |
RB | Shoulder/Illness | Questionable for Week 17 | |
DE | Ankle | Questionable for Week 17 | |
CB | Hip | Questionable for Week 17 |
How to watch Steelers vs. Seahawks: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Sunday, Dec. 31, 4:05 p.m. ET
Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Wash.
Cable TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX Sports app; Sling; YouTube TV; FuboTV
How to watch: Catch Sunday NFL action with a Fubo subscription
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