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Three reasons to root for Steelers vs. Patriots

Tomorrow night our long national nightmare will finally end as the 2015 NFL season kicks off. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be visiting Gilette Stadium to face the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots.

Ordinarily I wouldn’t have a dog in this fight, but there are several very compelling reasons why I (and you, and all decent Americans) should be rooting for Pittsburgh to take down the Pats. Here are three of the best.

1. A winning tradition

Thanks to the stunning growth of fantasy football, new fans are coming to the NFL every year.