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Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 40.6 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: most in the league.The model projects Dawson Knox to be much more involved in his offense's pass game near the goal line in this game (12.7% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (7.5% in games he has played).When it comes to protecting the quarterback (and the positive impact it has on all passing attack statistics), the O-line of the Buffalo Bills profiles as the 2nd-best in the NFL this year.The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense has allowed the 2nd-highest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (80.9%) vs. TEs this year (80.9%).This year, the deficient Pittsburgh Steelers defense has been torched for a staggering 0.64 receiving TDs per game to opposing TEs: the largest rate in the league.
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