The screen game can be an effective tool to keep defenses off balance, a high percentage pass with YAC potential if schemed and executed well. Today I wanted to look at and provide data context for how the Pittsburgh Steelers have fared compared to the rest of the NFL in 2024, and past seasons.
For starters, the Steelers have 35 screen attempts in 2024, which ties for 25th in the NFL. Through Week 14, that averages to 2.7 attempts per game. Extrapolating that for the rest of the season, they are on pace for roughly 45 attempts, comparable volume to last season, and screen passing for OC Arthur Smith his last two seasons as Atlanta’s head coach.