San Francisco @ Los Angeles props

THE BLITZ projects the Rams to call the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 58.8 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics. The Los Angeles Rams have called the 9th-least plays in the league since the start of last season, totaling a mere 55.6 plays per game. Kyren Williams has been among the most hard-handed receivers in the league among RBs, catching just 67.6% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 14th percentile. The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has conceded the 2nd-lowest Completion% in football (74.1%) to running backs since the start of last season (74.1%). The San Francisco 49ers safeties rank as the 2nd-best unit in the NFL since the start of last season in pass coverage.

The San Francisco 49ers have played in the most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which should lead to increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved pass game effectiveness when facing better conditions in this game. The weather report calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency. Christian McCaffrey has run a route on 71.3% of his offense's passing plays since the start of last season, putting him in the 100th percentile among running backs. THE BLITZ projects Christian McCaffrey to earn 6.2 targets this week, on average, placing him in the 100th percentile among running backs. Christian McCaffrey has been among the best pass-catching running backs since the start of last season, averaging a stellar 3.0 receptions per game while grading out in the 88th percentile.

THE BLITZ projects the Rams to call the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 58.8 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics. The Los Angeles Rams have called the 9th-least plays in the league since the start of last season, totaling a mere 55.6 plays per game. The San Francisco 49ers pass defense has allowed the 5th-lowest Completion% in football (67.4%) vs. TEs since the start of last season (67.4%). The San Francisco 49ers safeties rank as the 2nd-best unit in the NFL since the start of last season in pass coverage.

The Rams are a giant 7.5-point underdog in this week's game, indicating an extreme passing game script. THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Rams to be the most pass-heavy team among all teams this week with a 66.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics. The forecast calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness. Opposing offenses have averaged 36.4 pass attempts per game against the San Francisco 49ers defense since the start of last season: 3rd-most in the NFL. THE BLITZ projects Puka Nacua to total 7.7 targets in this week's contest, on average, placing him in the 89th percentile among wideouts.

The San Francisco 49ers have played in the most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which should lead to increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved pass game effectiveness when facing better conditions in this game. The weather report calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency. THE BLITZ projects Deebo Samuel to earn 6.9 targets in this week's game, on average, putting him in the 83rd percentile among wideouts. Deebo Samuel has been among the leading WRs in the game since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 4.3 receptions per game while checking in at the 79th percentile. The Los Angeles Rams pass defense has given up the 5th-highest Completion% in football (69.9%) vs. WRs since the start of last season (69.9%).

The San Francisco 49ers have played in the most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which should lead to increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved pass game effectiveness when facing better conditions in this game. The weather report calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency. George Kittle has run a route on 88.5% of his team's dropbacks since the start of last season, ranking in the 100th percentile among TEs. THE BLITZ projects George Kittle to accrue 5.4 targets in this contest, on average, ranking him in the 89th percentile among tight ends. George Kittle has been among the top tight ends in the pass game since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 3.9 receptions per game while checking in at the 90th percentile.

Brandon Aiyuk has gone over 4.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Van Jefferson has gone over 2.5 in 1 of his last 5 games.

Tutu Atwell has gone over 3.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jauan Jennings has gone over 1.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.