THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to call the 5th-least offensive plays among all teams this week with 62.5 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.George Pickens has been among the least sure-handed receivers in the NFL, catching just 62.8% of balls thrown his way since the start of last season, checking in at the 24th percentile among wide receiversGeorge Pickens has been among the worst wide receivers in football at generating extra yardage, averaging just 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while ranking in the 1st percentile.The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has excelled when opposing wideouts have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 3.40 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 4th-least in football.The San Francisco 49ers linebackers rank as the 3rd-best unit in the league since the start of last season in pass coverage.
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