This week's spread suggests a rushing game script for the Steelers, who are favored by 5.5 points.Our trusted projections expect the Steelers as the 5th-least pass-focused offense on the slate this week with a 52.8% pass rate, based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.Accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Pittsburgh Steelers are forecasted by the projections to call only 63.6 plays on offense in this game: the 9th-fewest on the slate this week.The 6th-fewest plays in the league have been called by the Pittsburgh Steelers this year (a measly 55.5 per game on average).After accruing 50.0 air yards per game last year, Pat Freiermuth has produced significantly less this year, now pacing 29.0 per game.
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