With a 5.5-point advantage, the Rams are favored in this week's contest, implying more of an emphasis on running than their usual game plan.Opposing QBs teams have been unwilling to test the pass defense of the San Francisco 49ers, averaging the 10th-fewest attempts in the league (a lowly 30.0 per game) this year.While Davante Adams has earned 47.6% of his team's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the predictive model expects him to be a much smaller piece of Los Angeles's offense near the end zone in this week's contest at 32.2%.The Los Angeles offensive line ranks as the 3rd-worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a harmful impact on all passing game stats across the board.Davante Adams's ball-catching skills have declined this season, with his Adjusted Catch% shrinking from 63.1% to 50.8%.
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