Around the NFL: Week 4 Preview

We provide you with impartial matchup analysis to navigate each week and make informed, data-driven decisions with the latest information at hand. We rely on our game and player matchup analysis dashboards that provide a concise overview of a team’s strengths and weaknesses at every level of the game and produce advantage insights by identifying key mismatches in the trenches, at the skill positions and in the secondary that will have a significant impact on game results across the league each week.

Mismatches that Will Impact Game Results

SF (-10.5) vs NE; O/U 40.5

Game Matchup Dashboard: SF vs NE; Dashboards available with 2023 YE stats as well.

  • SF was without both Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle in Week 4, but still managed to post 425 yards of total offense against the Rams in a game that they found a way to lose. Despite cluster injuries at skill positions, SF still ranks 7th in EPA/play and YPP, 2nd in passing YPG and 1st in passes of 10+ yards. SF they will face an NE defense that ranks 27th in EPA/play and has been suspect against the pass, ranking 27th in passing YPG and 24th in passes of 10+ yards.
  • Aaron Rodgers threw for 281 yards and 2 TD’s vs NE on TNF in Week 3, while Geno Smith finished with 327 yards and 1 TD on 33-44 passing in Week 2. Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams were both limited participants at practice on Friday, and the 49ers will likely have significant success through the air at home, particularly considering that NE can stop the run, ranking 5th in rushing YPG allowed and YPC.

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