The Vikings will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Carson Wentz in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.Our trusted projections expect the Minnesota Vikings offense to be the 7th-fastest paced team in football (adjusted for context) right now, averaging 27.63 seconds per snap.The predictive model expects Jordan Mason to earn 2.8 targets in this game, on average, placing him in the 76th percentile among RBs.The Steelers pass defense has given up the 9th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (86%) versus running backs since the start of last season (86.0%).As it relates to linebackers in pass coverage, Pittsburgh's collection of LBs has been lousy since the start of last season, profiling as the worst in the NFL.
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