THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 3rd-lowest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 130.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
George Kittle has run a route on 89.4% of his team’s dropbacks this year, ranking in the 99th percentile among tight ends.
THE BLITZ projects George Kittle to total 5.7 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 89th percentile among tight ends.
George Kittle has been among the most efficient pass-catchers in football among TEs, averaging a terrific 9.24 yards-per-target this year while checking in at the 91st percentile.
George Kittle has been among the best TEs in the NFL at picking up extra yardage, averaging a stellar 6.13 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while checking in at the 84th percentile.
Cons
The 49ers are a heavy 9.5-point favorite in this game, which points towards an extreme rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the San Francisco 49ers to be the least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 49.5% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Opposing offenses have averaged 31.4 pass attempts per game against the Seattle Seahawks defense this year: 3rd-least in the NFL.
George Kittle has compiled significantly fewer air yards this year (41.0 per game) than he did last year (48.0 per game).
George Kittle has posted a lot fewer receiving yards per game (49.0) this season than he did last season (57.0).