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Game Preview: 49ers Vs. Seahawks

Posted by sf49ers

November 12, 2007 |

 

This game preview is very spot on and I would agree with it on many key points.  Although I am pledged to the 49ers, as a life-long fan, I must agree that they are playing horrible and will always be the underdog.  I think they may have a chance with the injuries of RB Shaun Alexander and WR Deion Branch but they do not carry this team, the 49ers will have to beat a pretty good team.  That is why I am picking Seattle to win, although deep down I know the Niners can find a way to win.

San Francisco at Seattle - Nov. 12, 2007 at 8:30 p.m.

Overview: The Niners’ offense once again struggled mightily in a 20-16 loss in Atlanta — the team’s sixth straight defeat following a 2-0 start. The Seahawks blew a 21-6 lead in Cleveland and fell to .500 after succumbing to the Browns 33-30 in overtime.  In addition to easily beating the Niners 23-3 in Week Four, the Seahawks sidelined Niners QB Alex Smith with a separated throwing shoulder. 
When the 49ers have the ball: Smith, whose three interceptions proved to be very costly last week, is a good bet to continue focusing on TE Vernon Davis, who has performed well the last two games, catching 13-148-1 over that span. Seahawks OLB Julian Peterson, the team’s best pass rusher, might spend more time covering Davis, which could work to the Niners’ advantage. Getting RB Frank Gore (ankle) back in the lineup after a one-game absence certainly wouldn’t hurt. 
When the Seahawks have the ball: Head coach  Mike Holmgren put particular emphasis on shoring up his team’s running attack during Seattle’s bye week, but a well-rounded passing attack that is expected to get WR Deion Branch back from a foot injury that forced him to miss the last three games gives the team its best chance to succeed. Branch came up with seven catches for 130 yards against the Niners in Week Four.  
Matchup to watch: A Seattle pass rush that was invisible last week but came up with six sacks in the first game against the Niners this season will be trying to duplicate its Week Four performance against San Francisco’s banged-up offensive line.
By the numbers: The Niners have scored only 67 points during their six-game skid. … Former Niner Peterson has 17 sacks in 24 games with the Seahawks.
Key injuries: For the Niners, check the status of Gore, CB Walt Harris (knee) and S Keith Lewis (hamstring). OG Justin Smiley (shoulder) is out indefinitely, and OT Jonas Jennings (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve. For the Seahawks, check the status of Branch, RB Shaun Alexander (ankle/knee) and TE Marcus Pollard (knee). OT Ray Willis (knee) is still a week or two away from returning to action.

My Predicted Outcome: Seahawks 28, 49ers 13

Source: NFL Zone

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