NFL Week 3 betting action sees the Carolina Panthers<\/strong> taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stay tuned to Cappers Picks as we provide free NFL handicapping tips all season long.<\/p>\n Sunday Night Football<\/strong> Click here to view… ATS NFL Stats<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Expert NFL Betting Insight!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Carolina Panthers<\/a> host the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> under the lights on Sunday night at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. The Panthers have a 2-0 record as they host the football world, while the Steelers are coming off of a terrible performance in Baltimore against the division-rival Ravens.<\/p>\n The Panthers\u2019 defense took a hit this week when the team removed defensive end Greg Hardy from the team\u2019s active roster. Hardy played for the team in Week 1 before being deactivated prior to Week 2\u2019s matchup.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63753&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n He is one of the handful of NFL players to be tied to a domestic violence incident in recent weeks.<\/p>\n In Week 2 the team did get back quarterback Cam Newton, who sat out the team\u2019s opening 20-14 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he recovered from a rib injury. Newton completed 22-of-34 passes for 281 yards and a score in a 24-7 victory over Detroit.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=66501&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n As for the Panthers\u2019 defense, they looked solid even without Hardy, limiting a strong Lions offense to only seven points, while forcing three turnovers. As a team, the Panthers have recorded seven sacks, good for a tie for fourth most in the league.<\/p>\n As for the Steelers, their heads have been spinning for a week as they recuperate from a 26-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 22-of-37 passes for 217 yards and an interception in that one, as the Steelers offense turned the ball over three times.<\/p>\n They did escape a potential disaster as wide receiver Antonio Brown left the game momentarily after a hit to the head forced the veteran to get examined by the team\u2019s medical staff. Brown returned and finished the game, bringing in seven balls for 90 yards.<\/p>\n The Steelers\u2019 struggles stretch further back than their last game as the team has now been outscored 50-9 over the last six quarters, going back to their woeful second half against the Browns in which they allowed Cleveland to fight back from a 27-3 deficit. The team\u2019s defense has been the culprit, allowing 712 yards of offense in those two games.<\/p>\n The Panthers\u2019 defense has been a revelation over the team\u2019s last 18 games, but the unit can be exploited through the air and the Steelers have had extra time to put together a game plan to do just that.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63752&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n On the other side, the Steelers\u2019 run defense has been abysmal, and while the Panthers offense has been woefully inefficient, they should be able to pick up some fair yardage on the ground and get points on their home field.<\/p>\n The over is 5-0 in the Steelers\u2019 last five games in Week 3, and 5-2 in their last seven games overall.<\/p>\n\n
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\nWho: Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (2-0)<\/strong>
\n Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014<\/strong>
\n Time: 8:30 pm ET<\/strong>
\n Venue: Bank of America Stadium<\/strong>
\n City: Charlotte, North Carolina<\/strong>
\n NFL O\/U Betting Lines: 42<\/strong>
\n NFL Point Spread: Carolina -3.5<\/strong>
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