This week's spread implies an extreme running game script for the 49ers, who are a massive favorite by 9.5 points.Our trusted projections expect the San Francisco 49ers to be the 3rd-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 50.7% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the 49ers are expected by the projections to run just 61.6 plays on offense in this game: the 3rd-lowest number on the slate this week.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 25.8 pass attempts per game vs. the Cardinals defense this year: fewest in football.The San Francisco O-line profiles as the 10th-worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a negative influence on all pass game statistics across the board.
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