Given their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Pittsburgh Steelers are forecasted by the predictive model to run 66.1 total plays in this contest: the 4th-highest number on the slate this week.
After comprising 16.3% of his team’s rushing play calls last season, Jaylen Warren has been called on more in the run game this season, now comprising 31.4%.
The Steelers offensive line grades out as the 10th-best in the NFL last year at executing run-blocking assingments.
Jaylen Warren’s 36.0 adjusted rushing yards per game this season conveys a substantial growth in his rushing skills over last season’s 23.0 figure.
Jaylen Warren’s running effectiveness (4.62 adjusted yards per carry) has been some of the best in the NFL this year (80th percentile among RBs).
Cons
The 5th-fewest plays in the NFL have been run by the Pittsburgh Steelers this year (a lowly 54.9 per game on average).
The Cleveland Browns defense has produced the 4th-best efficiency against opposing run games this year, yielding just 3.75 adjusted yards-per-carry (YPC).
When it comes to the defensive tackles’ role in stopping the run, Cleveland’s collection of DTs has been great this year, projecting as the 8th-best in football.