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5 Bold Predictions for Texans vs. Steelers

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The Houston Texans and PIttsburgh Steelers have only met four times since the Texans were brought into the NFL. The teams have split those four matchups, with the last one back in 2011 going to the Texans 17-10. The Steelers are looking for a major bounce-back game, and the Texans are trying to get back on the winning side too after a tough loss to Indianapolis. Here are five bold predictions for this Monday Night's game.

5. Martavis Bryant Will Play

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5. Martavis Bryant Will Play

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For the first time this season, Steelers' fans will get a look at their fourth-round draft pick. After sitting out the first six games, Clemson's Martavis Bryant appears to be dressing for Monday Night's game. He gives the Steelers a big target in the red zone, coming in at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds. I can see Bryant helping to cure some of the Steelers' ills in the red zone. Don't be surprised to see him haul in a leaping touchdown.

4. J.J. Watt Will Have 5 Sacks

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4. J.J. Watt Will Have 5 Sacks

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The Steelers' offensive line is vulnerable, and Ben Roethlisberger tends to hold the ball too long. Those two things will add up for a big night from Texans DE J.J. Watt. I see Watt recording five sacks on Monday night, but I don't see him scoring his fourth touchdown of the year.

3. Big Ben Will Throw 3 TD Passes

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3. Big Ben Will Throw 3 TD Passes

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The Steelers are coming off their worst performance of the year, an embarrassing 31-10 loss to Cleveland. I think this is a bounce-back game and there is no one hungrier to prove the critics wrong than Ben Roethlisberger. After two straight subpar games, I see Roethlisberger refocusing and throwing three touchdowns against the Texans. Look for more deep balls from from Big Ben.

2. Arian Foster Will Rush for 150 Yards

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2. Arian Foster Will Rush for 150 Yards

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The Steelers' run defense isn't what it used to be, giving up more than 110 yards a game this season. The Browns ran for more than 150 yards last week with Ben Tate and Isaiah Crowell. Foster is a much better running back, running for more than 100 yards in four of the five games he's played in. The one game he missed 100 yards, he left with an injury. Foster gets at least 150 yards against a porous Steelers' run defense.

1. Steelers Win 31-24

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1. Steelers Win 31-24

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Houston will be able to run the ball against the Steelers, but I think Ryan Fitzpatrick turns it over at least twice. That will open the door for Roethlisberger and company to open up the passing game. The Steelers know how to bounce back from a thumping. They are 2-1 under Tomlin after being beaten by 21 or more points in the previous game. The Steelers get the home win, 31-24.

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