Seattle Seahawks Week 4 Roundtable: 5 questions about the San Francisco 49ers

Andrew Elderbaum   |  

Oct 3, 2021

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4. Will the 49ers’ injury-riddled running back group impact Seattle’s game plan?

Ed: If the Seattle Seahawks struggling defense can take something off their plate, it helps. That also frees up Adams and/or Wagner to cover Kittle.

Chris: No. San Fran can just about out anyone in at running back and have them be highly successful.

Chip: Does the name Alexander Mattison ring a bell? Minnesota’s backup running back shredded the Seahawks’ defense. The Niners likely have someone who will do the same. That’s the way this defense rolls.

Andrew: I’m not sure what the Seahawks even can gameplan for San Francisco. They’re not using an eight-man front with their current corners; they can’t blitz without risking a 30-yard completion. I think it’s just base/nickel and hope for the best.

5. Will 1-3 effectively end the Seahawks’ chance at winning the division and making the playoffs?

Ed: Before 2021, I would have said no to the division and iffy on the Wild Card. This year is a different story because of the 17 games schedule and it’s uncharted territory. Seattle could win the battle of attrition, and 11 wins might secure first in the NFC West and/or a playoff spot.

Chris: Haha, no. They would be 0-1 in the division. So, they could go 5-0 the rest of the way and be right up there at the top. It’s a tall task, I know. However, this division is the Y in the NFL, and the division winner will have at least two losses.

Chip: I’m inclined to say yes. Starting 1-3 certainly puts them far behind the 8-ball. I don’t think they can catch up. Where and when do they gain momentum? Last year it took trading for Dunlap. Can lightning strike twice? They need a strong cornerback, but starting so poorly means trading a high-round draft pick to get one is a shortsighted move.

Andrew: Yes, and probably. I get they will only have 1 division loss, but intra-division record only comes into play in a tie. With the Rams and Cardinals at 3-0 and San Francisco at 2-1, they will be four games behind one team and three behind the others.

Unless you think the Rams, Cardinals, and 49ers will be sub .500 the rest of the way, then division is gone. There’s nothing this team has shown that makes me think they can go 9-4 the rest of the way, and it’s going to take 10 wins to make the playoffs. A loss, and it’s onto 2022.

Predictions

Ed: I think if the Seahawks are going to step up, now is the time. They go to San Francisco and shock their hosts 27-24.

Chris: 24-21 Seattle.

Chip: It’s not looking good for the Seahawks this week. I think the Niners hold serve at home behind a seldom-used running back and suddenly efficient pass rush. SFO 30 – Seattle 20.

Andrew: San Francisco 35-Seattle 17. There will be no joy in Mudville.

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