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A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. In this week's contest, C.J. Stroud is anticipated by our trusted projection set to wind up with the fewest pass attempts among all QBs with 34.6. C.J. Stroud has thrown for significantly fewer adjusted yards per game (179.0) this year than he did last year (205.0). With a feeble 63.2% Adjusted Completion% (25th percentile) this year, C.J. Stroud ranks among the least on-target passers in the NFL.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average).

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. Nico Collins has put up quite a few less adjusted receiving yards per game (62.0) this season than he did last season (75.0). Nico Collins's ball-catching skills have declined this season, with his Adjusted Completion% decreasing from 67.1% to 59.5%. Nico Collins's ability to grind out extra yardage has declined this season, compiling a measly 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs a 5.18 mark last season.

The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.

The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. After making up 11.4% of his team's rushing play calls last season, Kenneth Gainwell has had a larger role in the rushing attack this season, now sitting at 28.8%. Kenneth Gainwell's 29.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground this year shows a significant gain in his running proficiency over last year's 18.0 mark. Kenneth Gainwell's rushing effectiveness has gotten a boost this year, notching 4.77 adjusted yards-per-carry vs just 3.84 rate last year.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. The Steelers pass defense has been torched for the highest Adjusted Completion% in the league (85.6%) vs. running backs this year (85.6%). The Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers grade out as the worst collection of LBs in the league this year in covering receivers.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average).

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. This week, DK Metcalf is forecasted by the projections to place in the 93rd percentile among wideouts with 8.4 targets. DK Metcalf slots into the 90th percentile when it comes to wide receiver WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive involvement) with a staggering 63.6 figure this year.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. Dalton Schultz's 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this season indicates a noteworthy drop-off in his effectiveness in picking up extra yardage over last season's 3.9% rate.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Aaron Rodgers to attempt 37.5 passes this week, on balance: the most among all QBs.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Kenneth Gainwell to garner 6.6 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 97th percentile among RBs. Kenneth Gainwell's 16.0% Target Share this season marks an impressive boost in his passing attack utilization over last season's 5.0% mark.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. This year, the imposing Steelers run defense has surrendered a puny 0.59 rushing touchdowns per game to the opposing side: the 3rd-best rate in the league. The Steelers defensive ends profile as the 2nd-best group of DEs in football this year with their run defense.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Aaron Rodgers to attempt 37.5 passes this week, on balance: the most among all QBs. The Steelers offensive line grades out as the 3rd-best in football this year in pass protection, which has a positive effect on all passing attack stats across the board.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. In this week's contest, C.J. Stroud is anticipated by our trusted projection set to wind up with the fewest pass attempts among all QBs with 34.6. With a feeble 63.2% Adjusted Completion% (25th percentile) this year, C.J. Stroud ranks among the least on-target passers in the NFL. When it comes to cornerbacks in covering receivers, Pittsburgh's group of CBs has been excellent this year, grading out as the 2nd-best in the NFL.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. In this week's contest, C.J. Stroud is anticipated by our trusted projection set to wind up with the fewest pass attempts among all QBs with 34.6. With a feeble 63.2% Adjusted Completion% (25th percentile) this year, C.J. Stroud ranks among the least on-target passers in the NFL. When it comes to cornerbacks in covering receivers, Pittsburgh's group of CBs has been excellent this year, grading out as the 2nd-best in the NFL.

The fewest plays in football have been called by the Steelers this year (just 53.9 per game on average). Opposing teams have completed passes at the lowest level in football against the Texans defense this year (64.3% Adjusted Completion%). The Texans defense has conceded the 7th-fewest touchdowns through the air in the NFL: 1.18 per game this year. The Texans cornerbacks profile as the 4th-best CB corps in the NFL this year in defending pass-catchers.

A running game script is implied by the Texans being a 3-point favorite in this week's contest. The projections expect the Texans to be the least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.1% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The predictive model expects Pat Freiermuth to earn 5.0 targets this week, on balance, ranking him in the 81st percentile when it comes to tight ends. The Steelers offensive line grades out as the 3rd-best in football this year in pass protection, which has a positive effect on all passing attack stats across the board.

The fewest plays in football have been called by the Steelers this year (just 53.9 per game on average). Pat Freiermuth's 55.7% Route% this season conveys a noteworthy decline in his passing attack workload over last season's 75.8% mark. Pat Freiermuth's pass-catching performance declined this year, totaling a measly 2.6 adjusted receptions vs 3.9 last year. Pat Freiermuth's 78.5% Adjusted Completion% this season reflects a significant regression in his receiving prowess over last season's 89.0% figure. The Texans safeties profile as the 9th-best safety corps in the league this year in pass coverage.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. Kenneth Gainwell has been an integral part of his team's pass game near the goal line, posting a Red Zone Target Share of 20.7% this year, which places him in the 99th percentile when it comes to RBs. Kenneth Gainwell's 23.5 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that calculates high-value offensive usage) has been substantially higher this season than it was last season at 7.4.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. The Steelers pass defense has been torched for the highest Adjusted Completion% in the league (85.6%) vs. running backs this year (85.6%). The Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers grade out as the worst collection of LBs in the league this year in covering receivers.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. This week, DK Metcalf is forecasted by the projections to place in the 93rd percentile among wideouts with 8.4 targets. With an excellent 3.5 adjusted catches per game (81st percentile) this year, DK Metcalf places among the leading wide receivers in the game in the league.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. With an elite 25.7% Red Zone Target Rate (94th percentile) this year, Nico Collins places among the wide receivers with the highest volume near the end zone in football. Nico Collins has totaled a staggering 104.0 air yards per game this year: 96th percentile among wideouts.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Aaron Rodgers to attempt 37.5 passes this week, on balance: the most among all QBs. Aaron Rodgers's 66.9% Adjusted Completion% this year marks an impressive improvement in his throwing precision over last year's 63.8% rate.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. DK Metcalf slots into the 90th percentile when it comes to wide receiver WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive involvement) with a staggering 63.6 figure this year. The Steelers offensive line grades out as the 3rd-best in football this year in pass protection, which has a positive effect on all passing attack stats across the board.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. The model projects Nico Collins to earn 8.3 targets in this game, on average, ranking him in the 92nd percentile when it comes to WRs. With an extraordinary 24.8% Target Rate (89th percentile) this year, Nico Collins ranks as one of the WRs with the highest volume in the NFL.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The Steelers offensive line grades out as the 3rd-best in football this year in pass protection, which has a positive effect on all passing attack stats across the board. The opposing side have run for the 8th-fewest touchdowns in the NFL (0.76 per game) against the Houston Texans defense this year.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Kenneth Gainwell to garner 6.6 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 97th percentile among RBs. Kenneth Gainwell's receiving performance has gotten better this season, totaling 3.9 adjusted receptions vs just 1.0 last season.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. This year, the weak Pittsburgh Steelers defense has been gouged for a whopping 1.76 passing touchdowns per game to opposing QBs: the highest rate in football. This year, the imposing Steelers run defense has surrendered a puny 0.59 rushing touchdowns per game to the opposing side: the 3rd-best rate in the league.

The projections expect this game to have the most plays run out of all the games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the Houston Texans this year (a colossal 60.4 per game on average). Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this year: 5th-most in the league. With an impressive 14.1% Red Zone Target Rate (75th percentile) this year, Dalton Schultz stands among the TEs with the most usage near the goal line in football. In regards to air yards, Dalton Schultz ranks in the lofty 90th percentile among TEs this year, totaling a striking 40.0 per game.

The Steelers are a 3-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script. The model projects the Steelers to be the most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.6% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 133.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics. The projections expect Aaron Rodgers to attempt 37.5 passes this week, on balance: the most among all QBs. Aaron Rodgers has not tried to run the ball himself in the red zone at all this year.