The 49ers have to travel to Seattle to deal with the Seahawks on a short week. The Niners thumped the Steelers 20-3 last Monday Night in Frisco, so they will need to not have a let down today as Seattle is a tough place to play. The 49ers beat the Seahawks in San Francisco, 33-17 earlier this year. The Seahawks have really been playing well lately. They have won their last three games by a combined score of 99-41! Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the 49ers have the ball: The Niners likely want to run the ball a lot today with Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter, but they will have to fight for every yard as the Seahawks are giving up 106.3 yards rushing per game but only 3.7 yards per carry so far this year. The Niners have been throwing the ball down the field more as confidence continues to grow concerning QB Alex Smith. If Smith has time to throw the ball, he’s going to have success today.
When the Seahawks have the ball: The Seahawks have really turned ...
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Original Story:
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December 23, 2011
