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This week's spread implies a rushing game script for the Steelers, who are favored by 5.5 points.The predictive model expects this game to see the highest number of plays run out of all the games this week at 133.7 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Windy weather conditions (like the 19-mph being forecasted in this game) typically lead to lessened passing efficiency, lower air volume, and increased ground volume.This year, the porous Bengals run defense has been gouged for a monstrous 171.0 adjusted rushing yards per game to opposing squads: the worst in the league.The Bengals linebackers project as the 2nd-worst LB corps in football this year when it comes to defending the run.
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