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.The model projects Jauan Jennings to notch 8.5 targets in this contest, on balance, placing him in the 88th percentile when it comes to wide receivers.Jauan Jennings's 25.1% Target Share this year marks a material progression in his passing offense usage over last year's 8.8% mark.
|