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Michael Wilson o49.5 Receiving Yards (50%) Projection 51.92 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as the 3rd-most pass-focused team this week with a 62.5% pass rate, while Michael Wilson ranks in the 83rd percentile among wide receivers for route participation, and the San Francisco 49ers defense has allowed the 7th-most yards-after-the-catch to opposing wideouts.
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Jacoby Brissett o229.5 Passing Yards (53%) Projection 235.86 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as the 3rd-most pass-focused team this week with a 62.5% pass rate, and quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to have 35.7 pass attempts, ranking 10th among quarterbacks.
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Michael Wilson o39.5 Receiving Yards (60%) Projection 51.96 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals, facing an -8.5-point underdog situation, are projected to have a 62.5% pass rate this week, making them the 3rd-most pass-focused team, while the 49ers defense has allowed the 7th-most yards-after-the-catch to wideouts.
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Christian McCaffrey o55.5 Rushing Yards (53%) Projection 65.28 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are an 8.5-point favorite this week, projected to run 47.1% of the time, with Christian McCaffrey expected to have 17.4 rush attempts, ranking in the 89th percentile for running backs and averaging 64.0 adjusted yards per game, while opposing teams have gained the 2nd-most adjusted yards against the Arizona Cardinals defense.
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Jeremiyah Love o37.5 Rushing Yards (53%) Projection 46.27 (Over)
Since the start of last season, the Arizona Cardinals have run the 7th-most plays in the NFL at 59.2 plays per game and participated in the 3rd-most low wind games (4-mph or less), which can lead to reduced pass volume and higher running volume.
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Christian McCaffrey o55.5 Rushing Yards (55%) Projection 65.1 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are 8.5-point favorites this week, projected to run 47.1% of the time, with Christian McCaffrey expected to have 17.4 rush attempts, ranking in the 88th percentile among running backs and averaging 64 adjusted yards per game, while opposing teams have run for the 2nd-most adjusted yards (143 per game) against the Arizona Cardinals defense since last season.
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Jeremiyah Love o39.5 Rushing Yards (50%) Projection 46.97 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals have run the 7th-most plays in the NFL since last season at 59.2 plays per game and have played in the 3rd-most low wind games, indicating potentially lower passing volume and reduced offensive efficiency.
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Christian McCaffrey Score a Touchdown (Yes: 73%) Projection 0.99 (Yes)
The 49ers rank 5th in the NFL for red zone passing at a 63.6% rate, while Christian McCaffrey has received 75.2% of red zone carries since last season but is projected for only 62.6% this week; he averages 19.0 air yards per game and holds a 40.5 WOPR, both in the 100th percentile among running backs, with a receiving touchdown rate of 0.32 per game.
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Jacoby Brissett o225.5 Passing Yards (53%) Projection 235.86 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected to maintain a 63.2% pass rate as an -8.5-point underdog, resulting in Jacoby Brissett expected to record 35.7 pass attempts and boast an impressive average of 216.0 adjusted passing yards per game since last season.
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Trey McBride Score a Touchdown (Yes: 39%) Projection 0.49 (Yes)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as the 3rd-most pass-focused team in this week's game, with a 62.5% pass rate, while Trey McBride has a 34.5% Red Zone Target Rate and ranks in the 100th percentile for air yards among tight ends.
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Jacoby Brissett o224.5 Passing Yards (54%) Projection 234.55 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as an -8.5-point underdog with a 62.5% pass rate, ranking as the 3rd-most pass-focused team this week, while quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to have 35.7 pass attempts and 216.0 adjusted passing yards per game since last season.
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Trey McBride Score a Touchdown (Yes: 34%) Projection 0.49 (Yes)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as the 3rd-most pass-focused team this week with a 62.5% pass rate, being an -8.5-point underdog, and Trey McBride leads tight ends with a 34.5% Red Zone Target Rate and 67.0 air yards per game.
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Christian McCaffrey Score a Touchdown (Yes: 71%) Projection 1.02 (Yes)
The 49ers have the 5th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL near the end zone with a 63.6% red zone pass rate, while Christian McCaffrey has accounted for 75.2% of red zone carries this season but is projected to have a reduced role at 62.6%; he averages 19.0 air yards per game (100th percentile among RBs) and has a 40.5 Weighted Opportunity Rating (100th percentile), with a receiving TD rate of 0.32 per game (100th percentile) since last season.
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Christian McCaffrey Score a Touchdown (Yes: 70%) Projection 1.02 (Yes)
The 49ers have the 5th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL in the red zone with a 63.6% pass rate, while Christian McCaffrey has 75.2% of his team's red zone carries, although projections indicate a reduced role at 62.6% this week; he averages 19.0 air yards per game and has a 40.5 Weighted Opportunity Rating, ranking in the 100th percentile for running backs.
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Christian McCaffrey Score a Touchdown (Yes: 68%) Projection 1.02 (Yes)
The 49ers rank as the 5th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL in the red zone with a 63.6% pass rate, while Christian McCaffrey has received 75.2% of his team's red zone carries since last season, but projections indicate his share may drop to 62.6% this week; he averages 19.0 air yards per game and has a 40.5 Weighted Opportunity Rating, both ranking in the 100th percentile among running backs, while maintaining a receiving touchdown rate of 0.32 per game.
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Christian McCaffrey o54.5 Rushing Yards (57%) Projection 65.1 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are an 8.5-point favorite this week, projected to run on 47.1% of plays, with Christian McCaffrey expected to have 17.4 rush attempts, ranking in the 88th percentile for running backs and averaging 64.0 adjusted yards per game, while the Arizona Cardinals defense has allowed the 2nd-most adjusted yards (143 per game) to opposing teams.
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Brock Purdy o237.5 Passing Yards (53%) Projection 246.03 (Over)
Since the start of last season, Brock Purdy has averaged 202.0 adjusted passing yards per game, has improved his Adjusted Completion Percentage from 70.0% to 81.9%, and has increased his adjusted yards-per-target from 8.0 to 9.75.
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Trey McBride u7.5 Receptions Made (61%) Projection 6.17 (Under)
The Cardinals are projected to run the 5th-fewest offensive plays this week at 60.7, have the 3rd-most games with low wind conditions since last season, rank 4th-worst in offensive line performance, and face a 49ers pass defense that has the 6th-lowest Adjusted Completion% against tight ends and the 4th-best safety performance in pass coverage since last season.
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Christian McCaffrey o54.5 Rushing Yards (55%) Projection 65.03 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are 8.5-point favorites this week, expected to run 47.1% of the time, with Christian McCaffrey projected for 17.4 rush attempts, placing in the 88th percentile among running backs and averaging 64.0 adjusted yards per game.
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Christian McCaffrey o54.5 Rushing Yards (57%) Projection 65.03 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are 8.5-point favorites this week and are expected to run on 47.1% of their plays, with Christian McCaffrey projected for 17.4 rush attempts, placing him in the 88th percentile among running backs.
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Brock Purdy u31.5 Passing Attempts (52%) Projection 29.45 (Under)
The 49ers are an 8.5-point favorite this week, with projections indicating they will have a 52.9% pass rate, the 4th-smallest total plays at 124.5, and Brock Purdy is expected to have 31.7 pass attempts, ranking 8th fewest among quarterbacks.
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Christian McCaffrey o54.5 Rushing Yards (56%) Projection 65.03 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are 8.5-point favorites this week, projected to run on 47.1% of their plays, with Christian McCaffrey forecasted for 17.4 rush attempts, ranking in the 88th percentile among running backs, while the Arizona Cardinals defense has allowed the 2nd-most adjusted rushing yards in the league at 143 per game since last season.
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Christian McCaffrey Score a Touchdown (Yes: 72%) Projection 1.02 (Yes)
The 49ers are the 5th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL near the end zone with a 63.6% red zone pass rate, while Christian McCaffrey has accounted for 75.2% of his offense's red zone carries since last season, but is projected to have a reduced role at 62.6% this week; he averages 19.0 air yards per game and has a 40.5 Weighted Opportunity Rating, both ranking in the 100th percentile among running backs, and a rate of 0.32 receiving touchdowns per game, also in the 100th percentile.
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Christian McCaffrey o13.5 Rushing Attempts (52%) Projection 16.09 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers are an 8.5-point favorite this week, expected to run on 47.1% of their plays, with Christian McCaffrey projected for 17.4 rush attempts, while Arizona's defensive ends rank as the 4th-worst in the NFL against the run.
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Jacoby Brissett o224.5 Passing Yards (53%) Projection 236.25 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals, projected as heavy -8.5-point underdogs, are expected to have the 3rd-highest pass rate at 62.5% this week, with Jacoby Brissett anticipated to achieve 35.7 pass attempts and a strong track record of 216.0 adjusted passing yards per game since last season.
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Jacoby Brissett o224.5 Passing Yards (54%) Projection 236.25 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected to have a 62.5% pass rate as they are 8.5-point underdogs, with Jacoby Brissett expected to have 35.8 pass attempts and averaging 216.0 adjusted passing yards per game, ranking him among the top quarterbacks.
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Brock Purdy o237.5 Passing Yards (53%) Projection 245.63 (Over)
Brock Purdy has averaged 202.0 adjusted passing yards per game, achieving an adjusted completion percentage of 82.0% and an adjusted yards-per-target of 9.75 this year.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Score a Touchdown (Yes: 33%)
Deebo Samuel led the team in route share last week and tied for the team lead in targets, with potential for more in Week 3 due to teammate injuries, while Brock Purdy is performing at an MVP level.
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Brock Purdy u31.5 Passing Attempts (54%) Projection 29.45 (Under)
The 49ers are 8.5-point favorites this week, projected to have the 2nd-lowest pass rate at 52.9% and the 4th-fewest total plays at 124.5, with quarterback Brock Purdy expected to have 31.7 pass attempts.
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Jacoby Brissett o7.5 Rushing Yards (54%) Projection 15.77 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals have run the 7th-most plays in the NFL since last season, averaging 59.2 plays per game, and have participated in the 3rd-most 'low wind' games, which may lead to reduced pass volume and increased running volume in windier conditions.
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Jacoby Brissett o7.5 Rushing Yards (53%) Projection 15.77 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals rank 7th in the NFL for the most plays run since last season, averaging 59.2 plays per game, and they have participated in the 3rd-most 'low wind' games, suggesting potential impacts on their offensive strategy.
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Jeremiyah Love o39.5 Rushing Yards (50%) Projection 47.19 (Over)
Since the start of last season, the Arizona Cardinals have run the 7th-most plays in the NFL at 59.2 plays per game and participated in the 3rd-most 'low wind' games, indicating potential changes in offensive efficiency.
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Jeremiyah Love o14.5 Receiving Yards (52%) Projection 18.73 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals are projected as the 3rd-most pass-focused team this week with a 62.5% pass rate, facing an -8.5-point spread, while having run the 7th-most plays in the NFL since last season and the San Francisco 49ers defense allowing the 4th-worst adjusted receiving yards per game to opposing RBs.
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Brock Purdy o224.5 Passing Yards (61%) Projection 245.63 (Over)
Brock Purdy averages 202.0 adjusted passing yards per game and has improved his Adjusted Completion Percentage from 70.0% to 82.0%, along with an increase in adjusted yards-per-target from 8.0 to 9.75 since last season.
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Jacoby Brissett o9.5 Rushing Yards (48%) Projection 15.77 (Over)
The Arizona Cardinals rank 7th in the NFL for total plays since last season with 59.2 plays per game and have participated in the 3rd-most low wind games, indicating potential changes in their offensive strategy.
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Brock Purdy o16.5 Rushing Yards (53%) Projection 25.52 (Over)
The San Francisco 49ers, an 8.5-point favorite this week, are projected to run 47.1% of the time, with Brock Purdy involved in 17.1% of the carries, while opponents have gained the 2nd-most adjusted rushing yards against the Arizona Cardinals defense, averaging 143 yards per game since last season.
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Christian McCaffrey o4.5 Receptions Made (54%)
McCaffrey has a team-high 12 targets this season and led San Francisco last season with 102 catches, marking his third consecutive season with over 100 receptions.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Score a Touchdown (Yes: 36%)
Deebo Samuel's target share is expected to rise due to injuries in San Francisco's wide receiver corps, and he has 22 career rushing touchdowns in both the regular season and playoffs.
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