BETWEEN THE LINES: Prop Bets

A reason to like EITHER TEAM MAKING A FIELD GOAL IN THE FIRST QUARTER

• With both teams having good defenses, look for at least one drive to stall in the red zone and the team to opt for the sure three points.

A reason to like PITTSBURGH's HEATH MILLER MAKING OVER 3½ RECEPTIONS

• QB Ben Roethlisberger will be relying on Miller to get him out of some trouble against the Packers' furious pass rush.

A reason to like PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS HAVING MORE THAN 34½ PASS ATTEMPTS

• The Packers, unless they get a big lead, will probably not even attempt to establish a ground game against the Steelers.

A reason to like PACKERS QB AARON RODGERS HAVING MORE THAN 274½ PASSING YARDS

• Pretty much all of the offense that the Packers generate is likely to come from Rodgers.

A reason to like STEELERS RUNNING BACK ISAAC REDMAN HAVING MORE THAN 3½ RUSHING ATTEMPTS

• In short-yardage situations, Redman should get more than three carries.

CONFERENCE FINALS: 2-0

SEASON: 18-25-1