Mitchell Trubisky Completions Prop is currently Over/Under 20.5 (-114/-114).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Steelers are a 3-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have called the 9th-most plays in football since the start of last season, averaging a colossal 64.1 plays per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line profiles as the 8th-best in the league since the start of last season in protecting the quarterback, which has a positive impact on all air attack stats across the board.
The New England Patriots defense has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.52 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 8th-slowest in the league since the start of last season.
The New England Patriots have stacked the box against opponents on 19.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to call the 5th-least plays on offense on the slate this week with 60.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
Mitchell Trubisky has attempted just 6.7 throws per game since the start of last season, ranking in the 20th percentile among QBs.
Opposing teams have averaged 32.6 pass attempts per game vs. the New England Patriots defense since the start of last season: 10th-least in the NFL.
Mitchell Trubisky has been among the least on-target QBs in football this year with a 56.2% Completion%, grading out in the 25th percentile.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed passes at the 3rd-lowest rate in the NFL vs. the New England Patriots defense since the start of last season (65.4%).