This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
In this week’s contest, Brandon Aiyuk is predicted by the predictive model to position himself in the 94th percentile when it comes to wide receivers with 9.3 targets.
After averaging 69.0 air yards per game last season, Brandon Aiyuk has been rising this season, now boasting 109.0 per game.
Brandon Aiyuk has accrued significantly more adjusted receiving yards per game (91.0) this season than he did last season (63.0).
The Minnesota Vikings defense has conceded the most adjusted receiving yards per game in football (183.0) vs. wide receivers this year.
Cons
The 49ers are a 6.5-point favorite this week, likely leading to a running game script.
Our trusted projections expect the 49ers to be the least pass-focused offense on the slate this week with a 55.7% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.
Based on their underlying traits and game dynamics, the San Francisco 49ers are projected by the projection model to run only 62.9 offensive plays in this contest: the 3rd-fewest on the slate this week.
The San Francisco 49ers have called the fewest plays in football this year, totaling a measly 55.2 plays per game.
The San Francisco 49ers O-line grades out as the worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a negative impact on all air attack statistics across the board.