Given their underlying play style and game dynamics, the Bengals are forecasted by the model to run only 62.4 total plays in this contest: the 7th-lowest number on the slate this week.The Bengals have run the 3rd-fewest plays in the league this year, totaling a measly 50.3 plays per game.In regards to protecting the quarterback (and the effect it has on all passing attack statistics), the offensive line of the Cincinnati Bengals ranks as the 5th-worst in football this year.Pittsburgh's defense grades out as the 10th-best in the NFL this year when it comes to forcing interceptions, compiling 0.88 per game.The Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks project as the 5th-best CB corps in the NFL this year in defending receivers.
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