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Cam Akers Receptions
Sustain | Less than 1.5 Receptions |
Match | Rams vs. 49ers |
Day, Time | Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET |
best book | FanDuel |
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In the Rams’ attack, running back Cam Akers operates exclusively as an early back, while Darrell Henderson is the predominant third down and two-minute running back.
As a rule, this contributes to the fact that Akers does not offer many pass-catching routes. Last week he only ran five routes.
Matt Stafford is also a quarterback who doesn’t like to target the running back on first downs. He is targeting fullbacks at the league’s third-lowest clip on first and second downs.
To clear two receptions, Akers needs a lot to get his way, and I’ve put the fair odds on this pick closer to -230.
Pick: Akers Under 1.5 Receptions (-150 via FanDuel)
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Rams vs. 49ers odds
The 49ers are doing well with the Rams, whose offensive line will not be 100% intact tonight. San Francisco has generated the highest rate of pressure on opposing QBs this season. Stafford is likely to face a lot of pressure and the Rams offense as a whole could really struggle.
During that time, the Rams generated the lowest pressure rating in the league. Jimmy Garoppolo should have a clean enough pocket to throw away. He generally does better against zone coverage, with the Los Angeles zone playing at the fourth-highest rate in the league. Also, the Rams are stoned in the secondary, without CBs Troy Hill and David Long.
San Francisco was a little rusty last week, which makes sense given Garoppolo’s lack of reps in the offseason, training camp, and regular season, and it was the first game without Trey Lance.
I support the 49ers getting back on track tonight.
FanDuel Quickslip: Click here to bet 49ers -1.5
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