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Article3 takeaways as Mike McCarthy transforms Steelers offense in win vs Falcons
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Tight end Pat Freiermuth and running backs Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren were frequently split out in formations that were rarely deployed in the Tomlin days.
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Dowdle saw increased usage in McCarthy's pass-heavy receiver sets.

Dowdle was frequently split out in three- and four-wide receiver sets under McCarthy's new pass-heavy scheme, formations rarely deployed in the Tomlin era, signaling a shift in offensive deployment.

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