The Seattle Seahawks have only lost a single game this year and sit in first place in the NFC West, but are already in a precarious position and face a virtual must-win game versus the San Francisco 49ers.
The 49ers are the reigning conference champions and have won their last two games, but have hardly played like one this season. The Super Bowl hangover is clearly affecting the team. After losing only three games all year in 2019, the Niners have matched their loss total as they sit at 4-3 and last place in the division.
Injuries have hamstrung the 49ers’ efforts to remain conference heavyweights, especially along their vaunted defensive line to Solomon Thomas and Nick Bosa, who left with season-ending injuries in Week 2. Other Niners are banged up, including quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who has missed playing time due to an ankle injury.
Unfortunately, the Niners won’t be the only team limping into Sunday’s game, as the Seahawks are almost equally banged up.
Defensive back Shaquill Griffin is out, the top three running backs are all game-time decisions, and Benson Mayowa, Ryan Neal and star safety Jamal Adams are all questionable as well.
Russell Wilson may have an NFL-best record since 2012 of 31-8 following a loss, but will it be enough to overcome the Niners by himself?