THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to run the 7th-least total plays among all teams this week with 63.0 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Cincinnati Bengals linebackers grade out as the 5th-best LB corps in the NFL this year in pass coverage.The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line has afforded their quarterback just 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in football since the start of last season), which has a negative effect on all air attack statistics across the board.The Pittsburgh Steelers have utilized play action on a mere 18.5% of their dropbacks since the start of last season (3rd-least in the league), making the offense more predictable and lowering passing effectiveness.The Pittsburgh Steelers have elected to go for it on 4th down a mere 14.9% of the time since the start of last season (4th-least in the NFL), which usually means less offensive volume, less touchdown potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.
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