The Steelers are a big 7-point underdog in this game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.The Pittsburgh Steelers have run the 9th-most plays in the league since the start of last season, averaging a colossal 64.4 plays per game.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 38.5 pass attempts per game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals defense since the start of last season: 2nd-most in football.The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line profiles as the 9th-best in football since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a positive effect on all passing game statistics across the board.The Cincinnati Bengals pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.58 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 2nd-slowest in the league since the start of last season.
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