THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 3rd-least plays run out of all the games this week at 130.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Seattle Seahawks pass defense has exhibited poor efficiency this year, surrendering 7.98 yards-per-target: the 6th-most in the league.The Seattle Seahawks defense has been vulnerable when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, allowing an average of 6.15 yards-after-the-catch this year: the most in the league.The San Francisco 49ers have gone up against a stacked the box on 18.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 4th-most in football. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Seattle Seahawks have stacked the box against opponents on 19.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in football. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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