THE BLITZ projects this game to see the smallest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 124.7 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The San Francisco 49ers have called the least plays in the league since the start of last season, averaging a measly 57.0 plays per game.The Los Angeles Rams defense has given up the 3rd-least TDs through the air in the NFL to tight ends: 0.20 per game since the start of last season.The Los Angeles Rams defensive front has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks a mere 2.37 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 4th-best in the NFL since the start of last season.The Los Angeles Rams have stacked the box versus opponents on just 5.9% of their plays since the start of last season, least in the league. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.
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