At a -3-point disadvantage, the Steelers are underdogs this week, indicating more of an emphasis on throwing than their usual game plan.With regard to a defense's impact on pace, at 27.61 seconds per snap, the predictive model expects the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the 5th-fastest in the NFL (in a neutral context) at the present time.Opposing offenses have averaged 41.6 pass attempts per game against the Baltimore Ravens defense this year: most in the NFL.Mike Williams's 10.0 adjusted yards per target this year indicates a significant gain in his pass-catching prowess over last year's 9.0 rate.This year, the feeble Ravens defense has given up a staggering 212.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing wide receivers: the most in the league.
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