This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.Opposing teams have completed passes at the 4th-highest rate in the NFL versus the Las Vegas Raiders defense this year (73.5%).The Las Vegas Raiders linebackers project as the 3rd-worst group of LBs in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.The San Francisco 49ers have faced a stacked the box on 18.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 8th-most in the league. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Las Vegas Raiders have stacked the box versus opponents on 21.7% of their plays since the start of last season, 4th-most in football. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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