ESPN Model Torn On Patriots’ Week 3 Matchup Against Steelers

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Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers is too close for ESPN’s projection model to call. ESPN Analytics is split nearly evenly down the middle in forecasting the Week 3 showdown at Gillette Stadium. Meanwhile, New England’s secondary has struggled without star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who’s questionable to make his season debut in Week 3. The Patriots have allowed an NFL-worst 315.0 passing yards per game, and the Steelers have surrendered the fifth-most rushing yards per contest (149.5). Story continues below advertisementSunday’s game between the Patriots and Steelers starts at 1 p.m.