This week's spread suggests a rushing game script for the Bengals, who are favored by 3 points.The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line grades out as the 10th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful impact on all pass attack metrics across the board.This year, the daunting Steelers defense has given up a puny 70.3% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing tight ends: the 4th-lowest rate in the NFL.This year, the strong Pittsburgh Steelers defense has yielded the 6th-least adjusted yards-per-target in football to opposing TEs: a mere 6.7 yards.The Steelers linebackers project as the 7th-best collection of LBs in football this year in defending pass-catchers.
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