“Packers at Steelers Overview It’s not looking pretty for the Packers, who have lost four of five and are coming off their first home shutout in more than a decade. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy — a Pittsburgh native — will not be in a pleasant mood in his homecoming unless his quarterback, Brett Hundley, and a banged-up Green Bay defense improve markedly. The Steelers are rested, coming off their blowout last Thursday over the Tennessee Titans, and will be seeking their sixth straight victory in this primetime battle. Matchup to watch Ben Roethlisberger is coming off his best performance last week in more than a year. He threw with confidence and rhythm and found Antonio Brown for three touchdown connections. This Packers defense gamely tried to keep pace with the team’s anemic offense last week in the Ravens loss, but it wasn’t enough. On top of that, it lost a few key members up front — nose tackle Kenny Clark and pass rusher Clay Matthews — and was without safety Morgan Burnett and corner Kevin King. Check all of their statuses, but Clark’s injury appears very serious. Roethlisberger might have time to operate cleanly facing what has been an up-and-down Packers pass rush. By the numbers The Packers had their first five-turnover game on Sunday since Week 5 of 2007 against the Chicago Bears. One of them came via a fumble from rookie running back Devante Mays on his first NFL carry. Texans at Ravens Credit Tom Savage for authoring his best career outing in Houston’s win over Arizona. Perhaps Savage can be a capable clipboard holder for Deshaun Watson when the Texans next year try and pick up where they left off before the NFL’s worst bout of injuries spoiled their campaign. The Ravens’ defense dominated Brett Hundley in Green Bay but they also received an efficient offensive performance from a unit that’s healthy entering the stretch run — including just two opponents with winning records.”
