NFL Week 3 odds: 49ers open up as greater than landing favorites in opposition to the Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers have gained and coated in each video games thus far. From a point-spread perspective, neither recreation has been notably shut.

For the second week in a row, the 49ers are dwelling favorites by greater than a landing. This time, it is in opposition to a division opponent. At FanDuel Sportsbook, the Niners are 8.5-point favorites, with the full set at 47.5.

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If we have discovered something about San Francisco by two weeks, it is that the offense has one of many highest flooring within the NFL. Kyle Shanahan referred to as Brock Purdy‘s Week 2 efficiency near “flawless.”

The Cardinals allowed the Seahawks to hurry for 123 yards after contact. So, we could not must see an encore efficiency from Purdy. Drew Lock nonetheless completed fourth in complete EPA amongst all quarterbacks in Week 2. He had a 51.9% passing success charge and accomplished 73.1% of his passes with three touchdowns.

Seattle let the Cardinals tie the sport at seven, then went on to attain 24 straight factors. The remaining rating did not mirror the product on the sector. The stats have been really worse. The Seahawks outgained the Cardinals by +2.5 yards per play. They ran 20 extra performs and held the ball for 13 minutes longer than the house crew.

It helps to have Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had 155 receiving yards on 11 targets. JSN completed with three touchdowns.

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Arizona ought to have the ability to put extra factors up in opposition to the Niners, however I’m undecided they’ve the protection to maintain Purdy and firm in examine. This has the makings of an over recreation, with the house crew as soon as once more successful by double digits.

Even in a special setting with an improve at quarterback, it’s going to be fascinating to look again on the widespread opponent between the 49ers and Seahawks a few weeks from now.