THE BLITZ projects the Miami Dolphins to be the 9th-most pass-heavy offense in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the present time with a 63.8% pass rate.Opposing QBs have averaged 40.2 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 7th-most in the league.THE BLITZ projects Mike Gesicki to total 3.5 targets in this game, on average, placing him in the 75th percentile among tight ends.Mike Gesicki's sure-handedness have gotten a boost this season, with his Completion% increasing from 67.2% to 85.3%.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.
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