Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 6 notes

The Seattle Seahawks (2-3) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) at Heinz Field on Sunday for Week 6 of the NFL. The Steelers started the week as 4.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5. The total points line is set at 42.5.

-  These teams share a 2-3-0 ATS record this season.

-  The Seahawks have a 1-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Steelers also have a 1-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

- The Seahawks are averaging 24.0 points per game this season (T13th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers are averaging only 18.8 (27th).

Moving the chains 

- With an average of 351.0, the Seahawks rank 19th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Steelers rank 27th with 319.6 yards per game.

Ascendency in the air?

-  The Seahawks have recorded 247.0 passing yards per game this season (T16th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers' defense has given up 260.6 passing yards per game (19th).

-  Meanwhile, the Steelers have recorded 246.0 passing yards per game this season (19th in the league), while the Seahawks' defense has given up 305.6 passing yards per game (30th).

Advantage on the ground?

-  Looking at the ground game, the Seahawks have recorded 104.0 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Conversely, the Steelers are giving up 100.4 rushing yards per game (9th).

-  On the other hand, the Steelers have recorded 73.6 rushing yards per game this season (31st in the league), while the Seahawks are giving up 145.2 rushing yards per game (31st).

Protecting the ball

- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Seahawks have recorded 5 total takeaways this season (T17th in the league), which is comparable to the Steelers, who have recorded 4 (T22nd).

Which team will score the first touchdown?

-  The Seahawks have recorded the first touchdown in four of their five games this season

-  The Steelers have recorded the first touchdown in three of their five games this season.

First Scoring Play 

Seattle Touchdown 2 / 5 +310

Seattle Field Goal 1 / 5 +400

Seattle Safety 0 / 5 +4500

Pittsburgh Touchdown 2 / 5 +155

Pittsburgh Field Goal 0 / 5 +320

Pittsburgh Safety 0 / 5 +5000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Seahawks are +155 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Steelers are -190.

-  The Seahawks have been the first to score 10 points in four of their five games this season.

-  The Steelers have been the first to score 10 points in one of their five games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Seahawks are favored to win the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at +150, while the Steelers are -169.

- The Seahawks have a 2-1-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Steelers hold a record of 2-3-0.

First to Score 

The Seahawks are +130 to score first, while the Steelers are -159.

-  The Seahawks have scored first in three of their five games this season.

-  The Steelers have scored first in two of their five games this season.

Last Time They Met

The Seahawks recorded a 28-26 victory over the Steelers at Heinz Field when these teams last met in Week 2, 2019.