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The Colts have been the 10th-most pass-heavy team in the league (adjusted for context) this year with a 63.6% pass rate.The passing offenses of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) figure to benefit from the calm weather conditions (3-mph wind) being projected in this game, while ground volume may slide.The Steelers defense has been a prominent pass funnel this year, allowing opposing teams to attempt the 3rd-most passes in the NFL (40.7 per game) this year.Alec Pierce's 59.6 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that calculates high-value offensive volume) has been significantly higher this year than it was last year at 43.8.As it relates to pass-blocking (and the positive impact it has on all air attack metrics), the offensive line of the Indianapolis Colts grades out as the best in the league this year.
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