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.Based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the leading projections forecast the Steelers to run on 46.8% of their chances: the 2nd-greatest rate among all teams this week.Our trusted projections expect the Steelers to call the 7th-most plays on offense on the slate this week with 66.0 plays, accounting for their underlying play style and game dynamics.Windy weather conditions (like the 14-mph being projected in this game) usually cause decreased passing effectiveness, reduced pass volume, and higher run volume.As it relates to opening holes for runners (and the influence it has on all run game metrics), the offensive line of the Steelers ranks as the 10th-best in the NFL last year.
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