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 defensive ends profile as the best collection of DEs in the NFL since the start of last season when it comes to stopping the run.The San Francisco 49ers have gone up against a stacked the box on 18.6% of their plays since the start of last season, most in football. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The San Francisco 49ers have gone no-huddle on a mere 3.4% of their play-calls outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (least in football). This slows the pace, resulting in less volume and stat-padding.
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