The Oklahoman

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (12-5)

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Strengths: The wide receiver group may be among the deepest in the NFL after JuJu Smith-Schuster pulled off a bit of a stunner by signing a one-year deal rather than bolt in free agency. Smith-Schuster is part of a group that includes Chase Claypool – who scored 11 touchdowns as a rookie – and Diontae Johnson, who has shown flashes of being a younger (and quieter) version of former All-Pro Antonio Brown. The defense features one of the league’s best players: OLB T.J. Watt. Weaknesses: The team basically blew up the offensive line after finishing dead last in the NFL in yards rushing and yards per carry. The overhaul included firing offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett and releasing perennial Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro. The team drafted Kendrick Green in the third round to replace retired Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey.

Tipico Sportsbook Says: Win Super Bowl 40-1. Over/under wins: 8.5.

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