Given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Pittsburgh Steelers to pass on 52.6% of their downs: the 4th-lowest clip among all teams this week.Our trusted projections expect Kenny Pickett to attempt 31.7 passes this week, on balance: the 8th-fewest out of all quarterbacks.When it comes to pass protection (and the significance it has on all passing attack stats), the O-line of the Steelers ranks as the 8th-worst in the league this year.Kenny Pickett's 60.7% Adjusted Completion% this year represents a noteable regression in his passing precision over last year's 64.9% figure.This year, the daunting Cincinnati Bengals defense has allowed a paltry 68.3% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing quarterbacks: the 10th-smallest rate in the league.
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