THE BLITZ projects the Steelers to call the least total plays among all teams this week with 60.5 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.Pat Freiermuth's possession skills have worsened this year, with his Completion% shrinking from 80.0% to 66.0%.The Miami Dolphins pass defense has shown good efficiency versus tight ends this year, conceding 6.79 yards-per-target to the position: the 9th-least in football.The Miami Dolphins pass defense has performed very well when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 4.03 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-least in the NFL.The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has afforded their QB just 2.19 seconds before the pass (worst in the league since the start of last season), which has a harmful effect on all pass game statistics across the board.
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