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The San Francisco 49ers couldn’t get it done the last time against the Seahawks. Will the rematch be different? Here are the 49ers’ bold predictions for the Divisional Round clash.
These teams will meet on Saturday at 8 p.m. They are just two weeks removed from the Seahawks shutting down the 49ers in a 13-3 decision. Will it be more of the same for the 49ers’ offense?
Purdy managed only 127 yards passing against the Seahawks in the most recent game. But now he doesn’t have George Kittle. It’s a hard sell to think Purdy can get to 254-plus yards passing against this beast of a defense.
But here’s the thing: Kyle Shanahan will find a way. The game plan will be solid. The 49ers will move the football. This question is whether they can finish drives with touchdowns instead of field goals. That will decide the outcome.
And remember, Purdy is 4-0 at Lumen Field. He said he’s ready for his team to face that tough environment, according to mercurynews.com.
“It’s one of the hardest places to play when it comes to the environment and the fans,” Purdy said. “Every down matters. You have to be on point with everything – your communication, the operation. It all matters and all adds up.
“When you’re on top of it and can execute on the road, you can feel really good when you do your job at a high level. It’s a tough place to play but it’s worth it if you’re on top of your stuff.”
And he said the underdog role is fine for his team in this situation.
“As I’ve played, you start to learn and feed off the backs-against-the-wall mentality, of everybody there wants you to fail and all you have is your sideline, your team and The Faithful that travels,” Purdy said. “It’s a mentality that everybody’s out against us. And we have to defend ourselves and fight. I’ve sort of learned as I’ve played. I really do like it. A lot of guys in the locker room do. If you’re in the NFL, you’re going to love that challenge.”
If Purdy soars, McCaffrey will benefit from it. Look for him to go 50-50, splitting his yards close to evenly on the ground and through the air.
McCaffrey will get things done because he and his teammates have extra motivation because of their injured teammate and leader, George Kittle, according to 95.7 The Game via CBS Sports.
“This team has carried the character of George Kittle throughout the entire year, and since I got traded here, he’s the heart and soul of this team,” McCaffrey said. “And so, it’s a tough loss. When he’s not playing, it means a lot. But he’s somebody that, even going through something that he had to go through, and us finding a way to finish, he’s the...
