THE BLITZ projects the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 7th-least run-oriented offense in the league near the goal line (adjusted for context) right now with a 39.0% red zone run rate.The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line profiles as the 8th-worst in the NFL this year at run-game blocking.The New Orleans Saints defensive ends profile as the 5th-best unit in the league this year in regard to defending the run.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 (5th-least in the NFL), which typically means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.The Pittsburgh Steelers have incorporated some form of misdirection on a mere 35.9% of their play-calls since the start of last season (2nd-least in the NFL), which likely makes the offense more predictable and less effective.
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