Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this contest is predicted by the projection model to have only 122.2 total plays run: the fewest among all games this week.Opposing quarterbacks teams have been reluctant to test the pass defense of the 49ers, totaling the 4th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a lowly 30.7 per game) this year.With a subpar 11.0 adjusted yards per game on passes (23rd percentile) this year, Julian Hill has been among the weakest tight ends in the pass game in the league.Julian Hill rates as one of the most unreliable receivers in football among tight ends, hauling in a mere 64.9% of passes thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, checking in at the 24th percentile.The 49ers defense has allowed the fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in the NFL (just 36.0) to TEs this year.
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