Steelers or Ravens on Saturday? Will the Eagles secure the NFC East with a win in Washington?

Why Gennaro chose the 49ers: Because I’m no longer afraid of Mike McDaniel directing a laser light show. What happened to the explosive element of this offense? Running back De’Von Achane averaged a whopping 7.8 yards per carry in 11 games as a rookie. Through 14 games as a sophomore, that number was cut in half to 3.9 ypc. Now we all know the offense stalled during the four games Tua Tagovailoa missed due to a concussion, but let’s look at the quarterback himself. Air Yards Per Attempt is a simple measurement from Next Gen Stats that tells you which passers are pushing the ball downfield the most. In 2022, McDaniel’s first year in Miami, Tua averaged a solid 9.6 AY/A, ranking second in the NFL. Last season, that number dropped to 7.8, ranking it 15th. But this year, Tagovailoa’s average has increased crashed to 5.5, ranking last among all qualified quarterbacks. Unsurprisingly, the Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle dynamic has become significantly tighter in 2024. Simply put, McDaniel’s Fins just don’t drop bombs like they used to.

San Francisco’s defense has been disappointing for most of the season, but the group has played better as it has gotten healthier in recent weeks. And the Nick Bosa-led front should have its way with Miami’s offensive line – the injured, ineffective unit that could be the true root of all the problems described above.