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Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Pick Prediction 12/30/2024
Lions at 49ers Injuries
Detroit running back Montgomery is out. Starters on defense are healthy. Several key players on defense are on IR. San Francisco starting and backup left tackle are out with their right tackle questionable. On defense a corner is out and safety questionable. The 49ers too have key players on IR. The Lions have an injury advantage based on Dr Chao heath ratings. The highest rated unit is the Lions offense at 90.6. The lowest is the 49ers offense and 66.9.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Lions at 49ers 8:15PM ET—Detroit improved to 13-2 following their 34-17 road win at Chicago. The Lions gained 475 yards with 146 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 382 yards to the Bears with 323 passing on 40 attempts. Jared Goff completed 23 of 32 for 336 yards and three touchdowns. San Francisco fell to 6-9 with their 29-17 road defeat at Miami. The 49ers put up 374 yards with 81 rushing for 4.5 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 381 yards to the Dolphins with 166 rushing for 5.5 yards per run. Brock Purdy hit 26 of 40 for 313 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.
The Pick with the Explanation
The temperature will be 52 degrees with light wind and clear skies. The Lions game next week will be for the NFC North crown and a 1st round bye. The only benefit the Lions would have by winning is they could play for a tie next week and take the division crown as well as first round bye. Detroit has been hit with major injuries this season and needs to get out of this game healthy as possible. They will have a short week for their biggest game of the season next week at home. Would not expect the Lions to show much here and probably play a conservative style game and bleed clock. On the 49ers side Deebo, Jennings, Guerendo and Kittle will be starting. Play San Francisco +3.5.