Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers can repeat what they accomplished in 2019 and wrap up another NFC West title on Thursday night in Seattle against the Seahawks, but with far less stress this time.
Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. A few years ago, Kyle Shanahan celebrated his first division title as San Francisco’s coach in the visiting locker room at Seattle after a Sunday night game on the final day of the season that was nearly decided on the final snap.
Since their last loss at Kansas City in Week 7, the 49ers have not allowed an opponent to score more than 16 points, and a win on Thursday would be the earliest in the season they have clinched a division title since 2011. Purdy threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns in his first action against Miami, and threw for 185 yards and two TDs last week against the Bucs.
Seattle’s backslide has revolved around the run game. The Seahawks haven’t been able to run the ball effectively, putting more stress on Geno Smith and the passing game. And Seattle has been woefully inadequate at stopping the run, giving up more than 200 yards rushing in losses to Las Vegas and last week to Carolina.
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