Pros
- The Cleveland Browns have called the 5th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a monstrous 61.3 plays per game.
- The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
- The Cleveland Browns O-line grades out as the 4th-best in the NFL since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a strong impact on all passing game metrics across the board.
Cons
- THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns as the least pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 53.4% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
- THE BLITZ projects the Browns to call the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 63.1 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
- Opposing teams have averaged 31.2 pass attempts per game against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense since the start of last season: 4th-least in the NFL.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense has given up the lowest Completion% in the NFL (60.5%) versus WRs since the start of last season (60.5%).
- The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackles profile as the 5th-best collection of DTs in football since the start of last season in regard to pass rush.
Projection
THE BLITZ
43
Receiving Yards