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																				The Steelers are a 5.5-point favorite in this game, which points towards a rushing game script.At the moment, the 8th-most run-focused offense in the NFL near the goal line (46.3% adjusted for context) according to the projections is the Steelers.The Steelers have called the fewest plays in the league this year, averaging a measly 49.6 plays per game.After averaging 99.0 air yards per game last year, DK Metcalf has seen a big downtick this year, currently pacing 66.0 per game.The Pittsburgh O-line ranks as the 8th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a harmful impact on all passing offense stats across the board.
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