Pros
- The Giants are an enormous 10-point underdog in this game, indicating an extreme passing game script.
- Opposing offenses have averaged 37.5 pass attempts per game against the San Francisco 49ers defense since the start of last season: 2nd-most in the NFL.
- Isaiah Hodgins has been among the most sure-handed receivers in the NFL, completing a terrific 82.2% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, checking in at the 90th percentile among WRs.
- Isaiah Hodgins has been among the most effective receivers in the league, averaging a stellar 10.00 yards-per-target since the start of last season while checking in at the 90th percentile among wide receivers.
- The San Francisco 49ers defense has surrendered the 5th-most receiving yards per game in football (162.0) vs. wideouts since the start of last season.
Cons
- THE BLITZ projects the Giants to run the least total plays on the slate this week with 59.8 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
- The New York Giants O-line profiles as the worst in the league since the start of last season in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative impact on all air attack statistics across the board.
- The San Francisco 49ers safeties grade out as the 6th-best collection of safeties in the league since the start of last season in covering receivers.
Projection
THE BLITZ
33
Receiving Yards