The projections expect the Steelers to be the 2nd-least pass-centric team on the slate this week with a 50.0% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Opposing offenses have averaged 32.2 pass attempts per game vs. the Indianapolis Colts defense since the start of last season: 10th-fewest in the league.When it comes to pocket protection (and the influence it has on all passing game metrics), the offensive line of the Pittsburgh Steelers profiles as the 3rd-worst in the NFL since the start of last season.Van Jefferson is positioned as one of the bottom wide receivers in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging just 14.0 adjusted yards per game while ranking in the 20th percentile among wideouts.Van Jefferson is positioned as one of the most hard-handed receivers in the league, completing a measly 48.1% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, ranking in the 14th percentile among wideouts
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