The weather report calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Jalen Hurts's rushing efficiency has declined this year, compiling just 4.26 yards-per-carry vs a 6.05 rate last year.The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has had the 8th-best efficiency against opposing running games this year, allowing just 4.37 yards-per-carry.The Philadelphia Eagles have been faced with a stacked the box on 18.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in the league. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.The Pittsburgh Steelers have stacked the box versus opponents on 21.0% of their plays since the start of last season, 6th-most in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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