Pittsburgh @ Houston props

The Texans are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The predictive model expects this game to see the 4th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 133.4 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency. The leading projections forecast Dalton Schultz to accrue 4.8 targets in this contest, on average, ranking in the 79th percentile when it comes to TEs. Dalton Schultz has been among the leading TEs in the pass game since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 3.5 receptions per game while grading out in the 85th percentile.

The Steelers have been the 8th-most pass-heavy team in football (adjusted for context) since the start of last season with a 64.6% pass rate. The projections expect the Steelers to run the 4th-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 67.3 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics. The Pittsburgh Steelers have called the 10th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a monstrous 60.4 plays per game. This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency. The leading projections forecast Pat Freiermuth to notch 5.8 targets in this week's contest, on average, ranking him in the 91st percentile when it comes to TEs.

The Texans are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The predictive model expects this game to see the 4th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 133.4 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency. The leading projections forecast Nathaniel Dell to total 7.0 targets in this game, on average, ranking in the 78th percentile among wideouts.

The Steelers have been the 8th-most pass-heavy team in football (adjusted for context) since the start of last season with a 64.6% pass rate. The projections expect the Steelers to run the 4th-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 67.3 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics. The Pittsburgh Steelers have called the 10th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a monstrous 60.4 plays per game. This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency. The leading projections forecast George Pickens to notch 8.3 targets in this week's game, on average, placing him in the 89th percentile when it comes to WRs.

The Steelers have been the 8th-most pass-heavy team in football (adjusted for context) since the start of last season with a 64.6% pass rate. The projections expect the Steelers to run the 4th-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 67.3 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics. The Pittsburgh Steelers have called the 10th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a monstrous 60.4 plays per game. This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency. Najee Harris has been among the top pass-catching RBs since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 2.2 receptions per game while ranking in the 76th percentile.

The Texans are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The predictive model expects this game to see the 4th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 133.4 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency. Dameon Pierce has been a less important option in his team's offense this year, staying on the field for just 47.9% of snaps compared to 63.1% last year. Dameon Pierce has been among the top pass-catching RBs since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 2.3 receptions per game while grading out in the 79th percentile.