Overview
- Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium on ESPN, with Pittsburgh around a 3-point favorite and the total near 42–42.5.
- A Steelers victory would strengthen their AFC North bid, with playoff odds around 61% with a win versus 45% with a loss, while Miami faces elimination with a defeat.
- Miami expects running back De'Von Achane to play despite a recent rib issue, as confirmed by coach Mike McDaniel’s update.
- Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast, a potential factor for Miami given Tua Tagovailoa’s 0-8 record in games under 40 degrees and the team’s 13 straight losses in such conditions.
- The Dolphins have won four straight behind a revived ground game (197, 169, 164, 239 rushing yards over the last four) and 10 takeaways during that span.