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This game's line implies a running game script for the 49ers, who are favored by 6.5 points.Based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the San Francisco 49ers to run on 45.7% of their downs: the 6th-highest rate among all teams this week.The predictive model expects Christian McCaffrey to notch 18.2 rush attempts in this week's contest, on balance, putting him in the 91st percentile among RBs.Christian McCaffrey has been much more involved in his team's running game this season (69.4% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last season (58.1%).The Carolina Panthers linebackers grade out as the 5th-worst group of LBs in the NFL this year in regard to stopping the run.
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