The model projects this game to have the 3rd-smallest number of plays run on the slate this week at 125.6 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The 49ers defense has given up the 7th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in the league (just 34.0) to tight ends this year.The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has been quite strong when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, allowing an average of 3.56 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-fewest in the NFL.When it comes to linebackers in pass coverage, San Francisco's LB corps has been very good this year, ranking as the 2nd-best in the league.
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