THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to run the 11th-least offensive plays on the slate this week with 61.5 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.Chase Claypool has been among the worst possession receivers in football, catching a measly 57.4% of balls thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 11th percentile among WRsThe Cincinnati Bengals pass defense has been quite strong when opposing WRs have gotten into space, yielding an average of 3.43 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 2nd-least in football.The Cincinnati Bengals safeties rank as the 6th-best safety corps in the NFL since the start of last season in covering receivers.The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line has afforded their quarterback a mere 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in the league since the start of last season), which has a negative impact on all pass game metrics across the board.
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