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Pittsburgh's struggles against slot pass catchers should be something of a boon for Kyle Pitts, who last season ran 36 percent of his routes from the slot (and 44 percent from the in-line position). There's reason to believe Pitts will see his slot usage increase — even moderately — in Kevin Stefanski's offense.
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Pitts faces weak slot defense in Week 1 with expected usage increase.

Pittsburgh's struggles against slot pass catchers present a favorable Week 1 matchup for Pitts, who ran 36 percent of his routes from the slot and 44 percent from the in-line position last season. There is reason to believe Pitts will see his slot usage increase even moderately in Kevin Stefanski's offense. Additionally, Tua Tagovailoa targeted Pitts heavily in the preseason and reportedly during 11-on-11s in training camp, providing another positive indicator.

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