The stretch run of the Pittsburgh Steelers season is here and we only have a few more chances to profit off of what we've learned over the past 14 weeks. We have seen the Steelers play very inconsistent football since the start of the season, but two players have been focal points no matter where the season has taken them. First-round pick Najee Harris and third-year receiver Diontae Johnson have amassed over 2,300 yards from scrimmage combined and if the Steelers are going to sneak into the playoffs, they are going to have to play at an exceptional level.
The Steelers travel into a rough environment today as they play the Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead. The Chiefs defense has turned the corner over the past month, but still have some serious gaps in their defense especially with the COVID-19 outbreak they have experienced the past week. See below how we will take advantage of the sportsbook this week with our Week 16 prop bet:
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Najee Harris over 91.5 scrimmage yards (-115)
This number is a result of a rough week last week for the rookie as well as a defense that has significantly improved since the start of the season. Harris leads all rookie runners in touches, rushing yards, and yards from scrimmage. However, his involvement in the offense is a direct result of game script. When the Steelers start off slow and are forced to play from behind, they have to ditch the running game and become pass happy.
The Steelers have not involved Harris in the pass game as much over the past month, but I look for them to take advantage of weaker linebacker core and feed Harris a lot this afternoon. The Chiefs are giving up over 115 rush yards per game and over 40 receiving yards to running backs per game as well. This bodes well for Harris and a Steelers team that desperately needs to win this game. Look for the Steelers to give Harris at least 25 touches and for him to amass 120+ scrimmage yards this afternoon.
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