THE BLITZ projects the 49ers to run the 2nd-most total plays among all teams this week with 69.3 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects George Kittle to garner 5.6 targets in this game, on average, putting him in the 88th percentile among tight ends.
George Kittle has been among the most efficient receivers in the NFL among tight ends, averaging a terrific 9.37 yards-per-target this year while ranking in the 94th percentile.
George Kittle has been among the best tight ends in the league at picking up extra yardage, averaging a terrific 6.57 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year while grading out in the 87th percentile.
The Arizona Cardinals defense has conceded the 3rd-most receiving yards per game in the league (65.0) versus tight ends this year.
Cons
The 49ers are a huge 14.5-point favorite in this game, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the San Francisco 49ers to be the 3rd-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 49.6% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
George Kittle has accrued significantly fewer air yards this season (41.0 per game) than he did last season (48.0 per game).
George Kittle’s 40.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been quite a bit worse this year than it was last year at 46.2.
George Kittle has notched a lot fewer receiving yards per game (50.0) this year than he did last year (57.0).