The 49ers have played in the most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which ought to mean higher pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved passing offense efficiency when facing better conditions this week.Opposing offenses have averaged 35.4 pass attempts per game vs. the Cardinals defense since the start of last season: 7th-most in the NFL.The predictive model expects Deebo Samuel to garner 7.0 targets in this week's contest, on average, placing him in the 78th percentile when it comes to wide receivers.Deebo Samuel has been among the top wide receivers in the game since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 57.0 yards per game while ranking in the 81st percentile.Deebo Samuel's pass-catching effectiveness has gotten a boost this year, accumulating 9.35 yards-per-target vs a measly 7.70 figure last year.
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