The projections expect the Cowboys to be the 4th-least run-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 40.4% run rate, accounting for their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.After accounting for 44.0% of his offense's carries last year, Ezekiel Elliott has been called on less the run game this year, currently sitting at only 29.6%.Ezekiel Elliott has rushed for significantly fewer adjusted yards per game (19.0) this season than he did last season (35.0).Opposing teams have run for the 4th-fewest adjusted yards in the league (just 85.0 per game) vs. the Steelers defense this year.When it comes to the safeties' role in defending against the run, Pittsburgh's unit has been outstanding this year, profiling as the best in football.
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