The Steelers are a 3-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.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 averaged a measly 0.7 rush attempts per game since the start of last season, one of the lowest rates in the league among QBs (12th percentile).The Pittsburgh Steelers O-line grades out as the 4th-worst in the NFL since the start of last season at opening holes for runners.Mitchell Trubisky has been among the bottom quarterbacks in the league at generating extra rushing yardage, averaging a mere 0.19 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while ranking in the 23rd percentile.
|