The Steelers are a 3-point favorite this week, which points towards a rushing game script.Diontae Johnson's receiving efficiency has worsened this year, accumulating a mere 6.10 yards-per-target compared to a 7.32 figure last year.Diontae Johnson's talent in grinding out extra yardage have tailed off this season, accumulating just 2.43 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs a 4.16 rate last season.The New York Jets pass defense has performed very well when opposing wideouts have gotten into space, conceding an average of 4.15 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 8th-least in the league.The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has allowed their QB a measly 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in the NFL since the start of last season), which has a harmful effect on all pass attack stats across the board.
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