Analysis of the Seahawks defeat to the 49ers

NFL wisdomimbibe.com By Nitin Singh

The San Francisco 49ers won the NFC West division title on Thursday, 21-13, thanks to rookie quarterback Brock Purdy's right arm.

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The 49ers (10-4) have won seven straight games and have swept the Seahawks for the first time since 2011.

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The Seahawks (7-7) have dropped three straight games at home and four of their last five overall.

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The Factors that were responsible for the defeat of Seahawks to the 49ers are as following: •Purdy's good performance •Kittles good performance •Momentum Shift at different stages in the game.

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In the first quarter, Purdy connected with a wide-open George Kittle with a well-executed double-pump technique.

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Purdy delivered another touchdown ball to a wide open Kittle early in the third quarter on a blown play by the Seahawks defence. This increased the 49ers' advantage to 21-3.

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With a passing rating of 117.0, Purdy finished 17 for 26 for 217 yards and two touchdowns.

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Kittle had another outstanding performance with four receptions for 93 yards and those two scores against the Seahawks.

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Momentums were shifted to both teams at different stages but Seahawks couldn't take advantage of that momentums.

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49ers defeat Seahawks to clinch NFC West

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