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.Justin Jefferson has run a route on 98.5% of his offense's passing plays since the start of last season, putting him in the 100th percentile when it comes to wideouts.In this week's contest, Justin Jefferson is predicted by the model to slot into the 95th percentile when it comes to wide receivers with 9.5 targets.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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