Big Ben and the Steelers look to get back on track at Heinz Field (Getty).
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Two teams with certain expectations proved critics wrong in their opening games.
The Steelers, who looked to be one of the NFL’s best offenses, struggled opening night in a loss to the Patriots. They did however, get 127 yards from veteran DeAngelo Williams, who has one more week as the starter before Le’Veon Bell returns from suspension.
The 49ers, looked at as a rebuilding process after a deluge of retirements, looked dominant in their home opener Monday against the Vikings. They also looked particularly effective on the ground, as Carlos Hyde took over to the tune of 168 yards and two scores.
The two historic franchises meet Sunday for their first time since 2011.
Here’s what you need to know about the game:
49ers-Steelers Point Spread
Steelers … -5.5
The 49ers are 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 games.
San Francisco is 5-2 against the spread in it’s last 7 games against Pittsburgh.
The Steelers are 4-1-1 against the spread in its last 6 games.
The Steelers are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven home games.
49ers-Steelers Over-Under
Over-Under … 45
The total has gone UNDER in four of Pittsburgh’s last five games.
The total has gone UNDER in eight of San Francisco’s last 11 road games.