The Steelers are a 3-point favorite this week, which points towards a rushing game script.George Pickens has been among the most hard-handed receivers in football, hauling in just 38.4% of passes thrown his way this year, checking in at the 5th percentile among WRsGeorge Pickens has been among the least effective pass-catchers in football, averaging a measly 5.05 yards-per-target this year while ranking in the 6th percentile among wide receiversThe New York Jets pass defense has performed very well when opposing wideouts have gotten into space, conceding an average of 4.15 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 8th-least in the league.The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has allowed their QB a measly 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in the NFL since the start of last season), which has a harmful effect on all pass attack stats across the board.
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