THE BLITZ projects the Pittsburgh Steelers to be the 10th-most run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 46.0% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Pittsburgh Steelers have run the 7th-most plays in football this year, totaling a colossal 60.9 plays per game.The weatherman calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.THE BLITZ projects Najee Harris to accrue 15.8 carries in this week's contest, on average, placing him in the 83rd percentile among running backs.Najee Harris has generated 55.0 rushing yards per game this year, one of the biggest marks in football among RBs (75th percentile).
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