Seahawks Stun 49ers
Seahawks Stun 49ers with Thrilling 20-17 Victory
The Seattle Seahawks (5-5) snapped their six-game losing streak against the San Francisco 49ers (5-5) with a dramatic 20-17 win on November 17, 2024. Geno Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with just 12 seconds remaining sealed the victory, reviving the Seahawks’ playoff hopes.
*First Quarter Recap*
The Seahawks won the coin toss and received the ball. They forced a three-and-out on the 49ers’ opening drive, with Christian McCaffrey gaining minimal yards. Seattle’s offense started strong, with Geno Smith connecting with Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for first downs. However, a sack by Nick Bosa and Leonard Floyd pushed the Seahawks out of field goal range. Jason Myers still managed a 52-yard field goal, giving Seattle an early lead.
*Second Quarter Recap*
San Francisco responded with an 8-minute drive, capped by Brock Purdy’s 11-yard touchdown run. The Seahawks’ offense struggled, with a helmet-high snap from Olu Oluwatimi killing a promising drive. Johnathan Hankins intercepted a deflected Purdy pass, setting up Jason Myers’ 57-yard field goal.
*Third Quarter Recap*
The Seahawks began the second half with a turnover, as Isaac Yiadom picked off a errant Geno Smith pass. The 49ers committed drive-killing penalties, allowing Seattle’s defense to hold them to a Jake Moody field goal. The Seahawks capitalized on the turnover with a scoring drive, highlighted by a 29-yard throw from Geno to DK Metcalf and a screen to Jaxon Smith-Njigba that set up Kenneth Walker’s 1-yard touchdown run.
*Fourth Quarter Recap
The 49ers regained the lead with a Purdy touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings. The Seahawks faced a must-score situation, and Geno Smith
