This week's spread suggests a rushing game script for the Steelers, who are favored by 5.5 points.Given the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this game is anticipated by the projections to have only 127.4 total plays called: the 4th-lowest number among all games this week.The 2nd-fewest plays in the league have been run by the Steelers this year (only 48.8 per game on average).This week, Aaron Rodgers is projected by the model to average the 10th-fewest pass attempts among all quarterbacks with 33.3. Opposing offenses have averaged 29.0 pass attempts per game versus the Browns defense this year: 7th-fewest in the league.
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