Mike Tomlin is one of those coaches who doesn't care about preseason. That's evident in how he approaches these exhibition games - and in his record. The Steelers have lost and failed to cover in 13 of their 17 preseason games during the past four years. That includes going 0-4 SU and ATS in their preseason openers. They lost three preseason games by double-digits last season.

I don't see anything being different here. Tomlin not only is holding out Ben Roethlisberger, but also second-string QB Landry Jones. Rookie Josh Dobbs is going to see the majority of snaps behind center for Pittsburgh. He'll be followed by Bart Houston.

The Giants aren't going to play Eli Manning, but they have a much stronger quarterback rotation with Geno Smith and Josh Johnson. Not only are these two battling to win the backup job, but both are mobile quarterbacks. Having a mobile quarterback is huge in preseason where plays often break down.

It's not just the Steelers' poor track record and quarterback disadvantage that makes the Giants an attractive favorite here. Pittsburgh has been hit hard by injuries during training camp with a dozen players hurting. The Steelers are extremely thin at cornerback. The Giants' short passing game can take advantage.

The Giants have had a spirited training camp. They want to avoid a sluggish start they had last August. They will be the more motivated team.