"When the Texans have the ball Bowen: We should expect a balanced call sheet from Houston, using the run game to set up the deep, in-breaking throws for quarterback C.J. Stroud. That means volume for wide receiver Nico Collins and middle-of-the-field deployment for tight end Dalton Schultz. And when the Texans do move the ball into the red zone, they will need answers for man-coverage."
"Bowen: We'll see early run-game volume for both Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell, as the Steelers will work to get the ball on the edges. And the pass game should mirror the run action, setting up Aaron Rodgers on boot and play-action concepts. Yes, the quick-game throws are a major part of Rodgers' game, but the Steelers will also have to create some explosive plays down the field. So, let's keep an eye on DK Metcalf as a vertical target in this one."
Houston will run a balanced offensive game plan that leverages the run to create opportunities for deep, in-breaking throws from C.J. Stroud. Volume should go to Nico Collins while Dalton Schultz operates in the middle of the field and becomes a red-zone focal point against man coverage. Pittsburgh will emphasize early run-game volume with Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell toward the edges, and the passing game will mirror run action through boots and play-action for Aaron Rodgers. Quick throws will coexist with a need for explosive downfield plays, with DK Metcalf as a primary vertical target. Odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.
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