It’s a week 11 NFL game of division foes. The Seahawks lead the series 8-6 and have outscored the 49ers in the last 6 meetings. They could very well post another 14+ point win this week.
The 49ers are coming off another win, now 4-5, and hoping for their third straight win. Two weeks ago they beat the Minnesota Vikings in San Francisco 9-6. To say that this game was boring is an understatement. Last week they went to Detroit and beat a mediocre Lions team 19-13. I think the Detroit Tigers would have given them a better deal for the money.
The Seahawks continue to move forward without MVP running back Shaun Alexander and Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasslebeck. However, there is good news from the Seahawks’ camp. Both will practice this week. They may have limited work this weekend, depending on how the game goes. Last week, backup RB Morris and QB Wallace helped the Seahawks beat division foe St. Louis. The play of the game was the 90-yard return from newly signed WR Nate Burleson.
Wallace is playing pretty well, and the 49ers aren’t exactly a great team. We could see Hasslebeck play a series or even take another week off. The remaining schedule favors the Seahawks, so they can be a bit cautious here.
I’m looking for the Hawks’ offense to explode in the soft 49ers secondary. This is a team, the 49ers, that gave up more than 40 points to Chicago, Kansas City and San Diego. They also gave up 34 to Arizona and 38 to Philadelphia. This could be another explosive day for the Seahawks’ offense. Expect them to open it early to get a head start and give your returning stars a chance to “practice” during the game. This is another great opportunity for the Seahawks defense to adjust and work on some issues.
