The 49ers are a 3.5-point underdog this week, which points towards a passing game script.The pass attacks of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) figure to benefit from the calm weather conditions (4-mph wind) being predicted in this game, while rush volume may drop-off.The Detroit Lions defense has been something of pass funnel this year, leading opposing teams to attempt the 5th-most passes in the league (37.6 per game) this year.In this week's game, Deebo Samuel is predicted by the model to land in the 79th percentile among wideouts with 7.4 targets.Deebo Samuel has been heavily involved in his team's offense, earning a Target Share of 21.6% this year, which ranks him in the 77th percentile when it comes to wideouts.
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