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49ers vs. Seahawks: 5 predictions
49ers and Seahawks face Week 5 rematch with key stats and player impacts.
In brief
49ers and Seahawks face Week 5 rematch with key stats and player impacts. The 49ers and Seahawks will play in Week 5 with the 49ers favored to win 20-19 after a 41-6 playoff loss last season. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
49ers vs. Seahawks rematch
The 49ers and Seahawks face a Week 5 rematch after Seattle knocked San Francisco out of the playoffs.
49ers' playoff loss impact
A 41-6 playoff loss to the Seahawks in January left a lasting impression on the 49ers.
George Kittle's injury
Tight end George Kittle ruptured his Achilles tendon in a wild-card win over the Eagles and missed the rematch.
Kittle's quote
The atmosphere in Seattle is one of my favorite places ever because of how much they hate us.
“The atmosphere in Seattle is one of my favorite places ever because of how much they hate us.”
Offensive star predictions
Kawakami predicts Kaelon Black as the 49ers' offensive star, while Lombardi favors Brock Purdy.
Defensive star predictions
Kawakami names Dre Greenlaw as the defensive star, while Lombardi picks Fred Warner.
Key stat to track
Kawakami focuses on Purdy TD passes, while Lombardi tracks Seattle’s rushing output.
Game prediction
Kawakami predicts Seahawks 20, 49ers 17, while Lombardi forecasts 49ers 20, Seahawks 19.
Second prediction
This will be the first of three 49ers-Seahawks games this season.
The short version
The 49ers and Seahawks will play in Week 5 with the 49ers favored to win 20-19 after a 41-6 playoff loss last season.
