The Seahawks are a 3.5-point underdog this week, likely creating a passing game script.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 37.5 pass attempts per game versus the San Francisco 49ers defense this year: 6th-most in football.Tyler Lockett's 57.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) puts him in the company of the league leaders: 85th percentile for wide receivers.The Seattle Seahawks offensive line ranks as the 9th-best in the league this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong effect on all passing game stats across the board.Tyler Lockett's receiving reliability have gotten better this season, with his Completion% jumping from 69.4% to 75.4%.
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