The Steelers are a 4.5-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script.Based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to run on 40.4% of their downs: the 9th-lowest rate on the slate this week.The Pittsburgh Steelers have called the 5th-fewest plays in football this year, totaling a measly 53.5 plays per game.Kenny Pickett has averaged a measly 1.5 rush attempts per game this year, one of the smallest rates in the NFL among QBs (23rd percentile).Kenny Pickett's 4.0 adjusted rushing yards per game this year represents a a significant decline in his running proficiency over last year's 17.0 figure.
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