VS.
The Loudest Game Ever?
Priority #1 get a W>get a devision lead>profit
Injury update:
Seahawks-
Out
DT Jordan Hill (biceps)
Doubtful
CB Brandon Browner (hamstring)
SS Jeron Johnson (hamstring)
Questionable
DE Chris Clemons (knee)
Probable
DE Cliff Avril (hamstring)
OT Michael Bowie (shoulder)
DT Tony McDaniel (groin)
DT Brandon Mebane (ankle)
WR Sidney Rice (knee)
TE Luke Willson (oblique)
49ers
Questionable
RB LaMichael James (knee)
Things to Watch:
1. Seattle O-line protection
It would not surprise me if Carolina's D-line was actually better than SF's, but we cannot allow Russell to deal with the shortened throwing time, sacks, and hits again in this game. Especially since this kind of rivalry makes rushers meaner and dirtier.
2. Marshawn vs Gore
If this game doesn't see early scores it's likely to end up a time of possession type of game. Lynch has not gone beastmode yet this season, but we'll need it to balance the offense if nothing else.
3. Kap vs the Legion of Boom minus one.
Missing Browner hurts because Boldin was on fire last week and Browner has the side and mean to get at Boldin. Luckily we are deep, Thurmond is still healthy and playing like a starter, Sherm loves the spotlight, and you know if CK scrambles he's going to have to fear the Kam hammer.
4. Penalties
Somehow Seattle didn't get dinged for too many penalties last week, but we know they do have that issue lingering and in a heated game you could either have more leeway or be under a microscope. Let's hope Breno keeps himself on the right side of player ejections or damaging unsportsman likes.
5. Good for more 5 yard losses- the 12th Man or the Seattle pass rushers?
Pray for both. Cliff Avril is coming back, but still no Clem and Irvin. Last week the 4 man rush was anemic and similarly it's hard to bring too many guys when the apposing QB is mobile and has a hot route receiver like their TE or Boldin. Needless to say we need pressure and we need pre-snap confusion, delay of games, and false starts.
Predictions-
49ers 18 20 Seattle 21
