Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to pass on 47.7% of their downs: the lowest frequency on the slate this week.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.When talking about protecting the quarterback (and the influence it has on all air attack statistics), the O-line of the Pittsburgh Steelers grades out as the 4th-worst in football since the start of last season.Najee Harris profiles as one of the worst running backs in the league at grinding out extra yardage in the passing game, averaging a measly 6.30 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while checking in at the 16th percentile.
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