The Pittsburgh Steelers will be rolling out backup quarterback Mason Rudolph in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The Steelers are a 4.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.As it relates to air yards, Najee Harris grades out in the lofty 78th percentile among running backs this year, averaging an astounding 1.0 per game. (due to most of their targets being behind the line of scrimmage, that is much more remarkable than it appears since most RBs have negative air yards).Najee Harris's possession skills have gotten better this year, with his Adjusted Catch% jumping from 77.9% to 81.3%.Najee Harris's pass-catching effectiveness has gotten better this year, totaling 5.15 adjusted yards-per-target vs a mere 4.40 rate last year.
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