The NFL returns as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The Steelers enter as 1.5-point favorites in this preseason opener.

Key Game Details:

• Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, OH
• Point Spread: Steelers -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 32.5 points

Steelers Outlook:

• Mason Rudolph expected to start at QB, followed by Dwayne Haskins
• Ben Roethlisberger will rest
• Second-year WR Chase Claypool may see limited action
• Rookies Anthony Johnson (WR) and Mark Gilbert (CB) expected to debut

Cowboys Outlook:

• Dak Prescott (shoulder) will not play
• QB rotation: Garrett Gilbert, Ben DiNucci, and Cooper Rush
• Ezekiel Elliott likely to see limited snaps
• Key starters Tyron Smith and La'el Collins expected to rest

Betting Analysis:

• 12 of last 20 Hall of Fame Games finished under 33 points
• Both teams traditionally rest most starters
• Steelers have QB advantage with more experienced backups
• Pittsburgh's defensive depth gives them slight edge

The Pick: Steelers -1.5 (-110)

• Superior QB depth with Rudolph/Haskins
• Stronger overall defensive unit
• History favors low-scoring defensive games

Historical Context:

• First NFL game since 2019 preseason
• Both teams tied for most Hall of Fame Game appearances (6)
• Game has been canceled 3 times in last decade (2011, 2016, 2020)

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