Opposing QBs have averaged 40.2 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 7th-most in the league.Mike Gesicki's sure-handedness have gotten a boost this season, with his Completion% increasing from 67.2% to 85.3%.Mike Gesicki ranks in the 94th percentile among TEs as it relates to catching TDs this year, averaging a terrific 0.50 per game.The Pittsburgh Steelers have stacked the box against opponents on 21.0% of their plays since the start of last season, 6th-most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Miami Dolphins have used play action on 33.9% of their dropbacks since the start of last season (2nd-most in football), making the defense think run and leading to much higher passing efficiency.
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