Final Score: Steelers 3 - Patriots 28
Sunday, January 5, 1997 at 12:30 PM ET

Steelers @ Patriots

NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Steelers
11-6 Rating 1621
Form: LWLLW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: New England Patriots +2.3
Patriots
11-5 Rating 1586
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Steelers Patriots
All-time wins 10 3
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 24.2 16.9
Last meeting 41 27

Key Season Stats

Stat Steelers Patriots
Games played 17 16
Avg points scored 22.7 26.1
Avg points conceded 15.9 19.6
Win percentage 65% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 75%