The weather report calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means lower pass volume (and increased run volume) and worse passing effectiveness.Opposing QBs have averaged 33.3 pass attempts per game vs. the New Orleans Saints defense this year: 6th-least in football.George Pickens has been among the most unreliable receivers in the NFL, hauling in a measly 61.2% of passes thrown his way this year, grading out in the 23rd percentile among wide receiversGeorge Pickens has been among the weakest wide receivers in the league at generating extra yardage, averaging a mere 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while checking in at the 1st percentile.The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line has allowed their quarterback just 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in football since the start of last season), which has a negative effect on all passing attack stats across the board.
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