Seahawks vs. 49ers, Week 5 preview: The keys to Seattle giving the 49ers their first loss
The 3-1 Seattle Seahawks face a critical test this Sunday as they attempt to hand the undefeated 4-0 San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the year. A victory for Seattle would prevent the 49ers from pulling away in the division standings and provide a significant momentum shift for the Seahawks.
Seattle enters the matchup following a recent win over the Chargers, having previously split results against the Patriots, Cardinals, and Washington. The game hinges on Seattle's ability to tighten its run defense against a potent San Francisco ground attack led by Christian McCaffrey.
The Seahawks must also contend with a complex blocking scheme often orchestrated by Kyle Shanahan, though the 49ers will be without the versatile Kyle Juszczyk. Defensively, Seattle must find ways to pressure Brock Purdy while ensuring they do not allow quick passing games to neutralize their pass rush, a lesson learned from their previous outing against Marcus Mariota.
