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.