George Pickens Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (-100/-130).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Our trusted projections expect the Steelers to call the 7th-most plays on offense on the slate this week with 66.0 plays, accounting for their underlying play style and game dynamics.
With a RATE1-RATE2 point gain in WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that examines high-value offensive usage) from last year to this one, George Pickens has been more heavily relied on in his offense's pass game.
The Cardinals pass defense has yielded the 4th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (70.7%) to wide receivers this year (70.7%).
The Arizona Cardinals cornerbacks rank as the worst collection of CBs in football this year in defending pass-catchers.
Favors Under
With a 6.5-point advantage, the Steelers are favored in this week's contest, implying more of a reliance on rushing than their normal approach.
The projections expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the 2nd-least pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 53.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.
The Steelers have called the 9th-fewest plays in football this year, totaling a lowly 55.6 plays per game.
Windy weather conditions (like the 14-mph being projected in this game) usually cause decreased passing effectiveness, reduced pass volume, and higher run volume.
Opposing QBs have averaged 33.3 pass attempts per game against the Arizona Cardinals defense this year: 6th-fewest in the league.