The good and bad from the 49ers’ 28-16 win vs. Seahawks

Here’s a look at all the good and some of the bad from the 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14.

For the second time in a month, the San Francisco 49ers handled their divisional rival, the Seattle Seahawks in dominant fashion.

Behind a career day through the air from Brock Purdy, the 49ers and their high-powered offense rolled to a 28-16 win over the Seahawks to take a commanding lead in the NFC West divisional race.

While Purdy spread the ball around the yard and cruised on offense, the 49ers’ defense caused havoc against Seattle’s backup quarterback Drew Lock. The 49ers defense picked off Lock twice while sacking him four times on Sunday.

Before the 49ers turn their attention to the Arizona Cardinals next week, here’s a look at all the good, and some of the bad from Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.

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It wasn’t always pretty for the 49ers on Sunday, but they fought through some self-inflicted adversity and a tough stretch on their schedule to pull out a 28-16 win over the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium.

Here are nine takeaways from San Francisco’s fifth consecutive win:

NFL Twitter reacts to 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seahawks

See what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter about the 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 14.

After blowing the doors off the Philadelphia Eagles in a highly-anticipated rematch of last season’s NFC Championship, the San Francisco 49ers showed no signs of slowing down in a divisional matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Brock Purdy continued his MVP-worthy campaign with a career-high performance through the air. The 49ers’ young passer scorched the Seahawks’ secondary, throwing for 368-yards on 19-of-27 passing to go along with two interceptions and an interception.

Purdy spread it around the yard with three different pass catchers, all recording over 75 yards receiving. Purdy hit both Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk for passes over 45-yards.

Samuel finished with 149 yards receiving to go along with a touchdown reception and rushing touchdown. Aiyuk added 126 yards receiving on six catches.

The 49ers offense wasn’t powered just through the air. Christian McCaffrey tacked on 145 yards on the ground on 16 carries. McCaffrey opened the game with a 72-yard run out of the gate.

Following the 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seahawks, the NFL community on Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Sunday.

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Watch: Fred Warner makes acrobatic play on INT vs. Seahawks QB Drew Lock

To help seal the 49ers’ win over the Seahawks, Fred Warner came up with an acrobatic interception down field from Drew Lock.

With a pair of touchdown passes on the board from Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers defense took over to close out the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14 on Sunday.

Behind a fiery pass rush attack from Randy Gregory and Nick Bosa, Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock was under pressure. With Bosa and the 49ers’ pass rush lurking, Lock heaved a ball deep down the field toward DK Metcalf.

With the ball fluttering through the air, Fred Warner leaped through the air for an acrobatic interception. After Warner came up with the interception, he tossed the ball to Dre Greenlaw while Metcalf attempted to tackle him.

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While Greenlaw wasn’t able to do much to advance the ball downfield, tempers flared between Metcalf and Deommodore Lenoir, causing an ejection for both players.

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Notes and observations: 49ers beat Seahawks again

The 49ers took down the Seahawks in Week 14 at Levi’s Stadium.

The 49ers took care of business at home against the Seahawks with a 28-16 win over Seattle at Levi’s Stadium.

It was a slow start for San Francisco, but their talent ultimately came to the fore and they pulled away for their 10th victory of the year to keep pace in the NFC standings.

Here are our notes from each quarter:

Watch: Brock Purdy hits George Kittle for second TD pass vs. Seahawks

Brock Purdy connected with his tight end for his second touchdown pass of the day against the Seahawks.

After a quiet start to the second half in Santa Clara, the final seconds of the third quarter and the start of the fourth quarter provided fireworks for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

Following a Drew Lock touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson, Brock Purdy looked to his tight end to answer back against the Seahawks. To start the final frame, Purdy slung a pass to George Kittle and let the former All-Pro tight end do the rest.

Despite being held by Seattle defensive back Julian Love, Kittle weaved through the Seahawks’ defense for a 44-yard touchdown scamper.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

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Watch: 49ers’ Deebo Samuel finds end zone for second TD vs. Seahawks

Make that two touchdowns for Deebo Samuel against the Seahawks.

For the second time against the Seattle Seahawks, Deebo Samuel found the end zone on Sunday in Week 14.

After catching a 52-yard long ball in the first half, Samuel cut through the Seahawks defense for a score in the third quarter, this time on the ground. Samuel rushed to the left for a one-yard touchdown run.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

Before punching in the touchdown, Samuel got the 49ers down to the goal line on a crafty run after the catch. With the 49ers in the red zone, Purdy threw across his body to find Samuel. With defenders all around him, the 49ers tough wide receiver did his thing, making Seahawks defenders miss on his way to the one-yard line.

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Watch: 49ers’ Brock Purdy hits Brandon Aiyuk for 45-yard gain vs. Seahawks

Brandon Aiyuk helped provide a much-needed spark against the Seahawks in the third quarter.

After a quiet start to the second half, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers leaned on Brandon Aiyuk for a much-needed spark against the Seattle Seahawks.

With the 49ers clinging to a four-point lead late in the third quarter, Purdy slung his second long ball of the day, this time to Aiyuk for 45-yards against the Seahawks.

Purdy’s deep connection to Aiyuk help got the 49ers’ offense rolling, setting up a touchdown later in the drive to put a cushion on the 49ers’ lead over the Seahawks.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

Purdy now has completions to Deebo Samuel and Aiyuk for 52-yards and 45-yards.

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Watch: Brock Purdy connects with Deebo Samuel for 54-yard TD vs. Seahawks

Brock Purdy dialed up a pretty long ball for Deebo Samuel against the Seahawks.

After momentum began to swing in favor of the Seattle Seahawks, Brock Purdy dialed up a long ball for one of the San Francisco 49ers’ most dangerous weapons.

Trailing by three points, Purdy ripped a deep ball down the field on a long crossing route over the middle to Deebo Samuel. The former South Carolina Gamecock picked up right where he left off against the Philadelphia Eagles with a scorching 54-yard touchdown against the Seahawks in Week 14.

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Watch: 49ers waste no time striking first vs. Seahawks with Jordan Mason TD

The 49ers wasted no time getting started against the Seahawks on Sunday.

The San Francisco 49ers wasted no time striking first against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara. Within the first minute of action. Jordan Mason punched in a short touchdown to give the 49ers an early 7-0 advantage.

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Mason’s touchdown was set up by a long run from Christian McCaffrey to start the game. On the first play from scrimmage, McCaffrey blitzed by the Seahawks defense for a 72-yard run.

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