The projections expect the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 10th-least pass-focused team on the slate this week with a 55.1% pass rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The weatherman calls for 16-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing effectiveness.Van Jefferson has been a more important option in his team's offense this season, staying in the game for 64.9% of snaps vs just 52.0% last season.With a measly 1.6 adjusted catches per game (22nd percentile) this year, Van Jefferson has been as one of the weakest wide receivers in the NFL in the league.This year, the daunting Ravens defense has allowed a paltry 62.9% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing WRs: the 9th-lowest rate in the NFL.
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