The New Orleans Saints will be starting backup QB Andy Dalton in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.Opposing QBs have averaged 38.1 pass attempts per game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 6th-most in football.Adam Trautman's receiving reliability have gotten better this season, with his Completion% increasing from 64.1% to 88.6%.Adam Trautman's receiving effectiveness has gotten a boost this year, averaging 9.95 yards-per-target compared to a mere 6.57 mark last year.The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense has been particularly weak when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, allowing an average of 6.91 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 6th-most in football.
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