The Steelers are a 4.5-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script.Accounting for their underlying traits and game dynamics, the Steelers are forecasted by the projection model to run 67.2 total plays in this game: the 2nd-most among all teams this week.Opposing offenses have averaged 41.5 pass attempts per game versus the Baltimore Ravens defense this year: 3rd-most in the NFL.The predictive model expects George Pickens to notch 9.0 targets this week, on average, putting him in the 93rd percentile among wideouts.George Pickens's 60.5 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been significantly better this year than it was last year at 44.8.
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