The 49ers are a big 14.5-point favorite in this week's game, likely creating an extreme rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the San Francisco 49ers to be the 3rd-least pass-heavy offense on the slate this week with a 49.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Christian McCaffrey's play as a receiver has tailed off this season, compiling just 3.1 yards per game vs 5.3 last season.Christian McCaffrey's possession skills have worsened this season, with his Completion% falling off from 92.9% to 84.3%.The Arizona Cardinals pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs just 2.44 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 10th-best in the NFL since the start of last season.
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