THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to call the 9th-least total plays among all teams this week with 63.7 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.Pat Freiermuth's ball-catching skills have diminished this year, with his Completion% decreasing from 80.1% to 67.5%.The Carolina Panthers defense has surrendered the 5th-least receiving yards per game in football (just 37.0) versus tight ends this year.The Carolina Panthers pass defense has displayed strong efficiency vs. TEs this year, giving up 6.92 yards-per-target to the position: the 8th-least in football.The Carolina Panthers pass defense has excelled when opposing TEs have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 3.54 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 3rd-least in the league.
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