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.Our trusted projections expect George Kittle to total 7.4 targets in this week's contest, on average, placing him in the 97th percentile when it comes to tight ends.George Kittle's 49.9 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that assesses high-value offensive usage) ranks him among the best in the league: 97th percentile for TEs.
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