With a 6.5-point advantage, the Steelers are favored in this week's contest, implying more of a reliance on rushing than their normal approach.The projections expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the 2nd-least pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 53.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.The Steelers have called the 9th-fewest plays in football this year, totaling a lowly 55.6 plays per game.Windy weather conditions (like the 14-mph being projected in this game) usually cause decreased passing effectiveness, reduced pass volume, and higher run volume.In this week's contest, Kenny Pickett is expected by the projection model to average the 6th-fewest pass attempts among all QBs with 32.7.
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