The model projects this game to see the 5th-smallest number of plays run among all games this week at 126.0 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Steelers have run the 7th-fewest plays in the league since the start of last season, totaling a lowly 56.4 plays per game.The pass games of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) figure to benefit from the still weather conditions (2-mph wind) being forecasted in this game, while rush volume may slide.As it relates to the defensive tackles' role in run defense, Los Angeles's group of DTs has been excellent since the start of last season, profiling as the 4th-best in the league.
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