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The Steelers may pass less this week (and call more rushes) as a result of being be forced to utilize backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.The predictive model expects the Steelers to call the 8th-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 65.1 plays, based on their underlying play style and game dynamics.While Kenneth Gainwell has received 28.2% of his offense's red zone carries in games he has played this year, our trusted projections expect him to be a less important option in Pittsburgh's rushing attack near the goal line in this contest at 17.0%.Kenneth Gainwell's 20.3 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that measures high-value offensive usage) has been notably higher this season than it was last season at 7.4.Kenneth Gainwell's 88.4% Adjusted Catch Rate this season reflects a significant growth in his pass-catching prowess over last season's 74.3% figure.
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