Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Steelers to run on 46.1% of their opportunities: the 6th-greatest clip among all teams this week.The leading projections forecast Najee Harris to garner 15.2 rush attempts in this week's contest, on balance, putting him in the 83rd percentile when it comes to RBs.Among all RBs, Najee Harris ranks in the 86th percentile for carries this year, making up 53.2% of the workload in his team's running game.When talking about run-blocking (and the significance it has on all ground game stats), the offensive line of the Steelers grades out as the 10th-best in the league last year.This year, the imposing Bengals run defense has yielded a feeble 4.70 adjusted yards-per-carry to opposing squads: the 26th-lowest rate in the league.
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