Between the Lines

Three reasons to like the 49ers-FALCONS OVER 42½ points

• The Niners' defense has given up an average of 29 points and 329 yards a game.

• The Falcons have averaged 25.7 points and 385 yards of offense a game.

• The tempo of the game should favor an over. The Falcons average 75 offensive plays a game. The Niners pass the ball twice as often as they run it.

Three reasons to like the Texans-RAIDERS OVER 43 POINTS

• The Raiders' defense has given up an average of 25.3 points a game.

• The Texans have averaged 25.7 points and 407 yards of offense a game.

• The Texans' defense has given up an average of 26 points and 423 yards per game. On the road, their pass defense has given up an average of 403 yards.

LAST WEEK: 1-1

SEASON: 2-4