THE BLITZ projects the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the 10th-least pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 54.0% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The weatherman calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.George Pickens has been among the most unreliable receivers in football, hauling in a measly 61.7% of passes thrown his way this year, checking in at the 18th percentile among wide receiversGeorge Pickens has been among the worst WRs in football at picking up extra yardage, averaging just 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while ranking in the 1st percentile.The Las Vegas Raiders pass defense has been quite strong when opposing wide receivers have gotten into space, allowing an average of 3.75 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 5th-least in the NFL.
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