Ben Roethlisberger threw for 328 yards and five touchdowns, James Conner ran for 65 yards and a score before leaving late with a possible concussion and the Steelers pounded the Carolina Panthers 52-21 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
The Chiefs are 8-1 against the spread, and the Buccaneers have a 7-1 over streak.
Raiders defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is expected to rejoin the Raiders’ 53-man roster this weekend.
The seven new coaches in the league, including Jon Gruden since he last coached in 2008 before joining the Raiders, have combined for a 19-37 record midway through the season. Only two coaches have a legitimate chance at the playoffs.
The Raiders’ offense has a long way to go. That’s part of its problem.
Best bets from Todd Dewey, Bernie Fratto, Mitch Moss and Kelly Stewart.
The home team has dominated on “Thursday Night Football” this season, winning seven of the nine games while going 6-2-1 against the spread.
The XFL says former Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley has been hired as the league’s senior vice president for football operations.
The Raiders have a strong chance of finishing 1-15 and getting the No. 1 pick in April’s NFL draft.
Police say Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was stopped for speeding over 100 mph in his Porsche, just hours before the team’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
