Christian McCaffrey helped the San Francisco 49ers construct a robust 21-point lead by half-time scoring two touchdowns dashing for 114 yards; Seattle Seahawks (6-5) misplaced for the second time in 5 days
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy rushes in the course of the first half towards the Seattle Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers defeated their division-rival Seattle Seahawks 31-13 on Thursday’s Thanksgiving night time with Christian McCaffrey starring within the first half at Lumen Subject.
McCaffrey helped the 49ers construct a robust 21-point lead by halftime scoring two touchdowns dashing for 114 yards to assist his facet file a two-game lead within the NFC West over Seattle.
Deebo Samuel ran for a two-yard landing on San Francisco’s opening possession whereas Brock Purdy accomplished 15 of 20 passes within the first half.
Purdy threw an interception that was returned for a landing by Seattle’s Jordyn Brooks within the third quarter, however prevented another miscues and capped off victory with a 28-yard scoring cross to Brandon Aiyuk with 7.51 left, and completed 21 of 30 for 209 yards.
Seattle’s Geno Smith was sacked six occasions, threw an interception within the first half and nearly had a number of extra throws picked off.
The Seahawks’ first 5 possessions gained 15 complete yards, and when Seattle tried to place up a combat within the second half, Smith took a few premature sacks.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) will get up after a sack in the course of the second half towards San Francisco 49ers
Smith additionally confronted an official after no flag was raised for defensive holding or cross interference on a throw supposed for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the long run zone which might have given the Seahawks first-and-goal late within the third quarter. As an alternative, they settled for a discipline objective.
Seattle’s final likelihood at a rally ended when Zach Charbonnet was stopped on fourth-and-1 on the San Francisco 21 with 4.14 remaining.
The Seahawks (6-5) misplaced for the second time in 5 days and have dropped three of their final 4 and have scored solely three offensive touchdowns up to now 4 video games.
Niners’ have now gained 10 division video games in a row and 4 straight towards the Seahawks.
San Francisco 49ers tight finish Charlie Woerner makes an attempt to recuperate the punt return fumble by Seattle Seahawks’ DeeJay Dallas in the course of the first half
San Francisco’s six sacks in complete with Nick Bosa having two to offer him 7 1/2 for the season. Javon Hargrave had 1 1/2 sacks, whereas Tashaun Gipson and Arik Armstead every had one. Kevin Givens was additionally credited with a half-sack. The 49ers have 15 sacks up to now three video games.
Seattle benched beginning cornerback Riq Woolen within the first half, changing him with Michael Jackson. Seattle coach Pete Carroll stated after the sport there nonetheless stays considerations round a sore shoulder.
San Francisco backup security George Odum sustained a biceps harm and didn’t return. There’s concern he could have a torn bicep that might sideline Odum for a protracted interval.
What was stated?
McCaffrey spoke extremely of team-mate Purdy saying: “He’s such a good player. He makes plays all over the field, and watching how consistent he is back in the huddle. He’s never too high. He’s never too low. Anytime he’s got the ball in his hands, if there is a play to be made he can make it.”
“The first half of this game, we couldn’t get out of our own way enough,” Seattle coach Carroll admitted.
What’s subsequent?
Seattle Seahawks open Week 13 at house to the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, December 1. In the meantime, San Francisco 49ers face Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, December 3.
