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Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers: Week 13 preview

• The Houston Texans (2-5) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) on Sun, Dec 6 · 8:20 PM ET.
• The Texans offense ranks 13th in EPA per play (+0.03); the Steelers defense ranks 7th (−0.04 allowed). Biggest Texans edges: explosive pass rate, explosive play rate. The Steelers defense holds the edge in opportunity rate, line yards per carry, rushing success rate.
• The Steelers offense ranks 20th in EPA per play (−0.03); the Texans defense ranks 24th (+0.05 allowed). Biggest Steelers edges: EPA per designed run, stuff rate, explosive play rate. The Texans defense holds the edge in passing success rate, sack rate, EPA per dropback.
• Luck check: the Texans have been a bit lucky (+1.2 points per game from kicking and fumble luck).
• Pace: projected for about 129 total snaps, close to a typical game.