The Seattle Seahawks had high hopes for their Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but ultimately fell short in a 31-13 loss. While the result was disappointing, there were some takeaways from the game that the Seahawks can use to improve going forward.
First and foremost, the Seahawks need to address their offensive line. The 49ers were able to get consistent pressure on quarterback Russell Wilson, sacking him four times and forcing him to scramble for his life on multiple occasions. If the Seahawks want to compete in the playoffs, they must find a way to protect their star quarterback better.
Second, the Seahawks need to find ways to get their running game going. Seattle was held to just 64 yards on the ground, and while Wilson was able to make some plays with his legs, the team needs to find a way to establish a consistent rushing attack. Running back Chris Carson has been a bright spot for the team this season, but he needs more help from his offensive line if he is going to be effective.
Finally, the Seahawks need to find ways to create turnovers. The team was unable to force any turnovers against the 49ers, and that is something they must improve on if they want to make a deep playoff run.
Overall, while the result of the game was not what the Seahawks wanted, there are still some positives that they can take away from it. If they can address their offensive line issues, get their running game going, and create more turnovers, they should be in good shape for the rest of the season.
