We could discuss X’s and O’s, PFF grades and advanced statistics for multiple paragraphs, but this game will come down to which team is ready to play on a Thursday night and was most able to put last week’s tough loss behind them.
The 3-2 Seahawks lost to the Giants, due to tackling and assignment issues on defense, third-down and run-pass balance on offense, and a brutal blocked kick return for a touchdown by the Giants. While that was going on San Francisco blew a 23-10 halftime lead and lost the perennially hapless Arizona Cardinals, 24-23 to fall to 2-3.
How much did that sting in the Bay Area? There are many fans and media personalities saying the 49ers should fire head coach Kyle Shanahan — who took his team to the Super Bowl last season.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has a much longer leash, but there were many questions about why his team did not seem ready to play on Sunday against the Giants.
So, who can shake it off and win this game? Injuries will also be a factor, as both teams are missing some key pieces while other are banged up.
Our best guess? Seahawks 23-21.
But let’s be clear: This one feels tough to predict.
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