Based on their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Bengals are forecasted by the model to run just 60.1 plays on offense in this game: the lowest number among all teams this week.Irv Smith Jr.'s 55.9% Adjusted Catch Rate this year conveys a noteable decline in his pass-catching talent over last year's 73.2% rate.Irv Smith Jr.'s receiving effectiveness has tailed off this season, notching just 2.85 adjusted yards-per-target vs a 5.82 rate last season.Irv Smith Jr. profiles as one of the worst tight ends in the league at grinding out extra yardage, averaging a mere 3.32 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while ranking in the 20th percentile.The 49ers pass defense has allowed the 2nd-lowest Adjusted Completion% in the league (62.5%) versus TEs this year (62.5%).
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