This week's spread implies an extreme running game script for the 49ers, who are a massive favorite by 9.5 points.Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the San Francisco 49ers to run on 49.3% of their downs: the 3rd-greatest rate among all teams this week.The 2nd-largest volume of plays in the league have been called by the 49ers this year (a monstrous 61.8 per game on average).After making up 6.9% of his team's carries last year, Brock Purdy has been more involved in the rushing attack this year, now comprising 14.7%.
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