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 comes in as one of the bottom WRs in the league since the start of last season, averaging a lowly 1.4 adjusted receptions per game while ranking in the 24th percentile when it comes to WRs.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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