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																				The Steelers are a 5.5-point favorite in this game, which points towards a rushing game script.At the moment, the 8th-most run-focused offense in the NFL near the goal line (46.3% adjusted for context) according to the projections is the Steelers.The Steelers have called the fewest plays in the league this year, averaging a measly 49.6 plays per game.After accruing 28.0 air yards per game last season, Pat Freiermuth has regressed heavily this season, now pacing 14.0 per game.Pat Freiermuth's 18.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that examines high-value offensive usage) has been quite a bit lower this year than it was last year at 34.2.
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