The Seattle Seahawks sit atop the NFC West with a 3-2 record and head into this week’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the 2-3 San Francisco 49ers. Seattle will look to not only defend its home base, but also maintain its division lead against the struggling defending NFC champions. The 49ers blew a 13-point deficit at home last week to the Arizona Cardinals, but lost double-digit leads in two of their three losses.
Seattle lost 29-20 to the Giants, with a potential game-tying field goal attempt blocked and returned for a touchdown in the final minute, resulting in a come-from-behind loss.
This game could feature some passing fireworks, with Seattle’s Geno Smith leading the NFL in passing yards and San Francisco’s Brock Purdy fourth. Smith leads the NFL in pass attempts and ranks fourth in pass completion percentage.
As for Seattle’s injuries, defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins and wide receiver DK Metcalf are both dealing with hand injuries, but were full participants in practice this week. San Francisco safety Talano Hufanga missed practice with a wrist injury, and kicker Jake Moody also missed practice with an ankle injury. The 49ers signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright to replace him.
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Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:00 PM CDT
FIELD GOAL: Niners look for 3 more points.
Seattle’s defense got a much-needed stop, but due to field position, the Niners now lead 13-0.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:59 PM CDT
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:58 PM CDT
Turnover: Seahawks cough up kickoff return
Seahawks returner Laviska Shenault Jr. returned the kickoff to the 30, but the ball spilled and fell into the hands of the Niners. Things aren’t going well for Seattle.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:54 PM CDT
Touchdown: Deebo Samuel runs away from Seahawks defense.
All it takes is one missed tackle to turn Deebo Samuel’s catch into a 76-yard touchdown. 10-0 Niners.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:52 PM CDT
And the Seahawks are now three-and-out with Fred Warner getting a big stop on third down. Outside of Metcalf’s play, he is averaging 2.1 yards per play.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:46 PM CDT
And the Seahawks quickly get the ball back after forcing the 49ers into a three-and-out.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:41pm CDT
The Seahawks punted after three consecutive passes to DK Metcalf fell incomplete.
The 49ers took over the game late in the first quarter.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:33 PM CDT
49ers take first lead with FG
Matthew Wright, signed this week to replace injured kicker Jake Moody, hit from 25 yards left as the 49ers’ long drive stalled in the red zone.
The Niners led 3-0.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:29pm CDT
After the 49ers had several first downs, Jordan Mason broke free and ran 38 yards to get into scoring position. The drive started at SF’s own 3-yard line.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:22pm CDT
49ers intercept Geno Smith
This time on third and long, Geno Smith is picked off by rookie safety Malik Mustafa.
Smith was trying to get the ball deep to Tyler Lockett.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:19pm CDT
DK Metcalf made the first big play of the game, gaining 30 yards on 3rd-and-7 and avoiding a 3-and-out. Seattle is currently within San Francisco territory.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:16 PM CDT
The Niners kick off, starting with Seattle. Geno Smith and the Seahawks
Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:51pm CDT
Seahawks look back tonight, they look good.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:50 PM CDT
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:49 PM CDT
