The Steelers are a 3-point favorite in this week's contest, which points towards a rushing game script.The predictive model expects the Pittsburgh Steelers as the least pass-heavy offense on the slate this week with a 46.6% pass rate, based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The Pittsburgh O-line grades out as the 4th-worst in the league since the start of last season in pass protection, which has a negative impact on all passing attack metrics across the board.Najee Harris checks in as one of the weakest running backs in the league at generating extra yardage in the passing game, averaging a measly 6.20 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while grading out in the 19th percentile.The Broncos pass defense has been quite strong when opposing RBs have gotten into space, allowing an average of 7.42 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season: the 9th-fewest in the league.
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