The 49ers are a 6.5-point favorite this week, which points towards a running game script.Our trusted projections expect the 49ers to be the 6th-least pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 53.4% pass rate, based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.The model projects this game to see the 3rd-fewest plays run among all games this week at 125.0 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Deebo Samuel has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this season (70.0% Route Participation Rate in games he has played) than he did last season (90.2%).Deebo Samuel's ball-catching skills have worsened this season, with his Adjusted Catch% shrinking from 69.3% to 60.8%.
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