Based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are predicted by our trusted projection set to call just 62.2 total plays in this contest: the 3rd-fewest on the slate this week.Sterling Shepard has been one of the worst wide receivers in the NFL at picking up extra yardage, averaging a mere 1.80 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while ranking in the 21st percentile.The 49ers pass defense has given up the 3rd-lowest Adjusted Completion% in football (57.7%) to WRs this year (57.7%).When it comes to linebackers in defending pass-catchers, San Francisco's LB corps has been terrific this year, grading out as the 2nd-best in the league.
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