THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 2nd-least plays run on the slate this week at 125.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone for it on 4th down a lowly 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 statistics across the board.The Pittsburgh Steelers have utilized some form of misdirection on a mere 35.9% of their play-calls since the start of last season (least in the league), which likely makes the offense more predictable and less effective.
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