This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Opposing teams have averaged 37.7 pass attempts per game against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 7th-most in football.Parker Hesse has gone out for fewer passes this year (29.9% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (16.1%).The Atlanta Falcons O-line grades out as the 9th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all pass attack stats across the board.The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has given up the 6th-most receiving yards per game in the league (58.0) vs. TEs this year.
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