SEATTLE — The NFL is full of heated rivalries and the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are one of them. Both teams let winnable games slip away in Week 5, and each will be looking to turn the tide today when they meet for Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
Thursday Night Football broadcasts exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, which comes with a free trial. The broadcast features play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, game analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung.
Note: If you live in the local markets of Seattle or San Francisco, you can also watch for free on FOX through a free trial with Fubo, which is also offering $20 off your first month.
The Seahawks (3-2) are in first place in the NFC West despite back-to-back losses to the Detroit Lions and New York Giants. The 49ers (2-3), meanwhile, are in third place in the division after losing to the Arizona Cardinals at home.
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Seahawks – 49ers Matchup Preview
The Seahawks have the seventh ranked offense in the NFL (376.2 yards per game) and are ranked 11th in points per game (24.4). The 49ers, meanwhile, have the second best offense in the NFL (407.4 yards per game) and are 10th in points per game (25.2).
Defensively the two sides are very similar as well. The Seahawks are 11th in yards allowed per game (311), while the 49ers are 10th (307.8). Seattle is tied for 17th in points allowed per game (22.8), and San Francisco is tied for 12th (21.2).
Seahawks – 49ers Last Game Recap
Seahawks: Geno Smith was 28 of 40 passing for 284 yards and a TD in a 20-29 loss to the New York Giants. Smith paced the rushing attack as well with 72 yards on four carries, while Tyler Lockett caught four passes for 75 yards.
49ers: Brock Purdy was 19 of 35 passing for 244 yards a TD and two interceptions in a 24-23 loss to the Cardinals. Jordan Mason rushed for 89 yards on 14 carries, while Brandon Aiyuk put up 147 yards on eight catches.
Seahawks – 49ers Players to Watch
Seahawks: Geno Smith (leading the NFL with 1,466 yards, 71.9% completion rate, five TDs, four picks), Kenneth Walker III (202 rushing yards on 37 carries, four TDs), D.K. Metcalf (28 catches on 43 targets, fourth in the NFL with with 421 yards, two TDs, two fumbles).
49ers: Brock Purdy (fourth in the NFL with 1,374 yards, 65.6% completion rate, six TDs, four interceptions), Jordan Mason (105 carries, trails only Derrick Henry in rushing yards with 536, three TDs and two fumbles), Jauan Jennings (22 catches on 31 targets, 377 yards, three TDs) and Brandon Aiyuk (21 catches on 37 targets, 314 yards).
How to Watch Seahawks – 49ers
- Who: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers.
- When: Thursday, October 10, 2024.
- Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern.
- Where: Lumen Field | Seattle, Wash.
- Best Streaming Option: Amazon Prime Video (free trial). However, if you live in the San Francisco or Seattle areas, you can also watch for free on FOX through a free trial with Fubo.
Channel finder if you have cable
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Information from the AP was included in this report and AI might have been used to assist with this story.
