Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this contest is predicted by the projection model to have only 122.2 total plays run: the fewest among all games this week.Opposing quarterbacks teams have been reluctant to test the pass defense of the 49ers, totaling the 4th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a lowly 30.7 per game) this year.As it relates to air yards, Devon Achane ranks in just the 12th percentile among RBs this year, with just -3.0 per game.Devon Achane's ability to generate extra yardage has worsened this year, compiling a measly 8.03 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to a 9.36 rate last year.When it comes to linebackers in covering pass-catchers, San Francisco's group of LBs has been outstanding this year, grading out as the best in football.
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