Given their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Steelers are forecasted by the projection model to call 65.9 total plays in this contest: the 7th-highest number on the slate this week.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Cordarrelle Patterson has totaled a whopping 1.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 79th percentile when it comes to RBs. (This may not sound very overwhelming, but most RBs average negative air yards because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage).Since the start of last season, the anemic Indianapolis Colts defense has been gouged for a monstrous 39.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing RBs: the 5th-worst in the league.Since the start of last season, the weak Colts defense has allowed the 3rd-most yards-after-the-catch in football to opposing RBs: a colossal 9.03 YAC.
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