Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh Picks & Props

The Cincinnati Bengals will be forced to use backup QB Joe Flacco in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. A throwing game script is implied by the Bengals being a -5.5-point underdog in this week's game. Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the Cincinnati Bengals to pass on 66.9% of their downs: the greatest rate among all teams this week. At the present time, the 2nd-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (64.0% adjusted for context) according to the predictive model is the Cincinnati Bengals. Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 133.7 total plays run: the highest number out of all the games this week.

The Cincinnati Bengals will be forced to use backup QB Joe Flacco in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. A throwing game script is implied by the Bengals being a -5.5-point underdog in this week's game. Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the Cincinnati Bengals to pass on 66.9% of their downs: the greatest rate among all teams this week. At the present time, the 2nd-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (64.0% adjusted for context) according to the predictive model is the Cincinnati Bengals. Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 133.7 total plays run: the highest number out of all the games this week.

Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is anticipated by the predictive model to see 133.7 offensive plays run: the highest number among all games this week. Jaylen Warren's 13.6 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that weighs high-value offensive involvement) grades out among the best in the NFL: 76th percentile for RBs. The Steelers O-line profiles as the 9th-best in the league this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong impact on all passing offense metrics across the board. Jaylen Warren's 95.8% Adjusted Completion Rate this year conveys a significant gain in his receiving prowess over last year's 89.5% mark. Jaylen Warren grades out in the 79th percentile among running backs as it relates to catching TDs this year, averaging a remarkable 0.11 per game.

The Cincinnati Bengals will be forced to use backup QB Joe Flacco in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. A throwing game script is implied by the Bengals being a -5.5-point underdog in this week's game. Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the Cincinnati Bengals to pass on 66.9% of their downs: the greatest rate among all teams this week. At the present time, the 2nd-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (64.0% adjusted for context) according to the predictive model is the Cincinnati Bengals. Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 133.7 total plays run: the highest number out of all the games this week.

Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is anticipated by the predictive model to see 133.7 offensive plays run: the highest number among all games this week. With a remarkable 23.1% Red Zone Target Share (87th percentile) this year, DK Metcalf rates among the wideouts with the biggest workloads near the end zone in the NFL. DK Metcalf's 61.1 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive volume) puts him in the company of the league leaders: 88th percentile for WRs. The Steelers O-line profiles as the 9th-best in the league this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong impact on all passing offense metrics across the board. With a fantastic ratio of 0.50 per game through the air (93rd percentile), DK Metcalf ranks among the top receiving TD-scorers in football among wide receivers this year.

Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is anticipated by the predictive model to see 133.7 offensive plays run: the highest number among all games this week. The Steelers O-line profiles as the 9th-best in the league this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong impact on all passing offense metrics across the board. This year, the shaky Cincinnati Bengals defense has conceded a whopping 1.33 receiving touchdowns per game to opposing tight ends: the largest rate in football. When it comes to linebackers in covering receivers, Cincinnati's collection of LBs has been dreadful this year, projecting as the worst in the league.