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Calm weather conditions (like the 4-mph wind being projected in this game) generally lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher touchdown potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume.The Steelers defense has been a bit of pass funnel this year, inciting opposing quarterbacks to attempt the 3rd-most passes in the NFL (41.0 per game) this year.This year, the weak Pittsburgh Steelers defense has surrendered a monstrous 187.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing wide receivers: the most in the league.The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense has been torched for the 7th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (69.8%) vs. WRs this year (69.8%).As it relates to linebackers in covering receivers, Pittsburgh's unit has been lousy this year, grading out as the 7th-worst in football.
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