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.
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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.