The first game features the Steelers vs Redskins, while the second has the Rams vs 49ers.
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That game is expected to end around 10:10 p.m., barring overtime.
Heading into Monday night’s game, the Steelers have been given a 56 percent chance of beating the Redskins, ESPN’s Football Power Index listed.
Both teams made the playoffs previous year, and both are viewed as contenders to once again get to the postseason. Los Angeles head coach Jeff Fisher has made a decision to go with Case Keenum, who has a 79.8 career passer rating.
The Redskins have also won just once in 12 games at home on MNF. Washington ranked 28th in yards allowed, and they are hoping the addition of cornerback Josh Norman improves the team’s worst unit.
“We have a great opportunity to go be effective and play well and that’s exciting and something for our fans to be excited about”, Cousins said.
The Steelers are led by a strong offense, but they will be without many of their key offensive players due to injury including Le’Veon Bell, Martavis Bryant and now Markus Wheaton.
Last time these two teams met, the Redskins beat the Steelers 24-13.
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Picking a favorite for this match will be close to impossible, as both teams are incredibly evenly matched. bet365 gives the advantage to the Rams are at 1.71, while the 49ers are at 2.20, but that could go either way. San Francisco is coming off a 5-11 campaign, and they entered the season tied for the worst Super Bowl odds.
