Tony Pollard's 4.2 adjusted yards per target this season represents a a noteable decline in his pass-catching ability over last season's 6.5 mark.Tony Pollard's skills in generating extra yardage have tailed off this year, notching a measly 4.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to a 9.74 figure last year.The 49ers pass defense has exhibited strong efficiency against running backs this year, allowing 4.41 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the 7th-fewest in the NFL.The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has excelled when opposing running backs have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 6.72 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year: the 7th-fewest in the league.When it comes to linebackers in defending pass-catchers, San Francisco's collection of LBs has been excellent this year, ranking as the 5th-best in football.
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