THE BLITZ projects George Kittle to total 6.1 targets in this week's game, on average, ranking him in the 92nd percentile among TEs.The San Francisco 49ers O-line ranks as the 8th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong effect on all passing game metrics across the board.George Kittle has been among the top tight ends in the pass game this year, averaging a stellar 4.6 receptions per game while checking in at the 93rd percentile.George Kittle's receiving reliability have gotten a boost this year, with his Completion% rising from 75.6% to 79.5%.The San Francisco 49ers have gone up against a stacked the box on 18.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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