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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.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.Opposing QBs have completed passes at the 6th-highest level in football versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year (76.0% Adjusted Completion%).This year, the shaky Pittsburgh Steelers defense has conceded a whopping 0.86 TDs through the air per game to opposing TEs: the 2nd-largest rate in the league.
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