Breaking: Seahawks blitz 49ers with statement win, stat leaders tell the story
Seattle did not sneak past San Francisco. Seattle roared past them. From the first drive, the Seahawks controlled the pace, the line, and the moment. A short red zone strike to Jaxon Smith-Njigba pushed the lead out. The rest was dominance. This rivalry game turned into a showcase for Seattle’s depth and speed, and for a defense that never blinked. The numbers paint a sharp picture.
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The pulse of the game
This felt fast from the jump. Seattle spread the field, then attacked inside. They kept the chains moving and kept the pressure on. The 49ers never settled in. Pass rush heat made every San Francisco snap feel heavy. Missed tackles turned small plays into big ones. Crowd or no crowd, the Seahawks played like the ones with home-field juice.
The Seahawks offense used motion, tempo, and quick throws to soften the edges. Then they ran through the middle. The 49ers offense had to chase. That is not their comfort zone. Once Seattle forced known passing downs, the rush took over.
Official totals will update after the league review. The leaders below reflect the initial game book and team confirmations.
Box score leaders at a glance
Here are the early standouts who drove the blowout. This is the snapshot that matters when the lights are hottest.
- Seahawks passing leader, efficient and poised, spread it to all levels
- Seahawks rushing leader, steady chunk gains, strong finish in the red zone
- Seahawks receiving leaders, DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett worked the sticks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba cashed in a short score
- Seahawks defensive disruptors, Devon Witherspoon all over the ball, Boye Mafe and Leonard Williams wrecked pockets, Julian Love cleaned up
For San Francisco, the picture was tougher.
- 49ers passing, forced off timing by pressure, late yards after the game tilted
- 49ers rushing, lanes squeezed, few explosive plays
- 49ers receiving, Brandon Aiyuk’s separation showed late, George Kittle fought for tough catches, Deebo Samuel bottled up in space
- 49ers defense, Nick Bosa flashed but faced quick releases and a hot screen game
How Seattle won the details
Seattle’s offense played on time. The quarterback got the ball out fast. The protection did enough to hold the first punch. Play callers layered crossers with checkdowns, then took smart shots. It stressed the 49ers’ rules. When safeties widened, the run game hit the crease. When linebackers stepped up, the seam opened.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s touchdown was small on the tape and massive in tone. It capped a patient march. It also showed Seattle’s trust in spacing and leverage. DK Metcalf handled the heavy lifting outside. Tyler Lockett found the soft spots. Tight ends chipped where needed. Every snap had a job. That is what complete looks like.
On defense, Seattle won first down. That put Brock Purdy into tight windows and quick decisions. Witherspoon triggered on screens. Riq Woolen closed the sideline. Williams collapsed the pocket inside, and Mafe brought the edge. The result was hurried eyes and a passing game that never felt free.
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Where the 49ers lost their grip
San Francisco feeds on rhythm. Today, they lived in traffic. Christian McCaffrey saw bodies at the mesh point. Purdy had to reset his feet too often. When he climbed the pocket, hands found him. When he slid, the windows shrank. The offense chased the sticks all night. That is a long day against a unit that tackles well and rallies.
The defense faced a different problem. Seattle stayed ahead of schedule. That killed the pass rush’s bite. Early downs meant quick hitters and misdirection. The 49ers could not tee off. Even when Bosa pressed the edge, the ball was out. When San Francisco loaded the box, Seattle shifted to space and took the easy money.
Seattle stacked multiple rare feats in one night, a bundle you almost never see in a single game. The coaching staff pointed to clean execution in all three phases.
What it means for the NFC West
This is a swing in a tight race. Seattle just grabbed more than a win. They seized belief. They proved they can dictate terms to a premier defense. They also showed depth behind their stars. That matters in December and January. The 49ers will stew on this. They are proud. They adjust. Expect a hard rebuttal in the next outing.
Final word
This was not a fluke. Seattle played a complete game. The stat sheet, even before it is final, backs that up. The Seahawks were cleaner on third down, better in the red zone, and sharper in the turnover fight. Smith-Njigba’s red zone score was the snapshot. The story was bigger. It was control, detail, and an edge that never faded. The NFC West heard it loud and clear. 🏈
Bookmark this page. We will update with finalized totals and snap counts once the official book closes.
