With a 11.5-point advantage, the 49ers are a massive favorite this week, implying much more of a focus on rushing than their normal approach.Accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the model projects the 49ers to run on 48.2% of their chances: the 3rd-greatest clip among all teams this week.After making up 6.9% of his offense's carries last season, Brock Purdy has played a bigger part in the rushing attack this season, currently comprising 14.0%.The New England Patriots safeties profile as the 28th-worst group of safeties in the NFL since the start of last season in regard to stopping the run.
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