Pre-Snap Reads 12/30: Seahawks run game will be crucial from here on out

Pre-Snap Reads 12/30: Seahawks run game will be crucial from here on out
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In Today’s Links: Seaside Joe supposes an easy Seattle Seahawks victory over the Niners, several previews of Saturday’s big game, more on the fantastic season Byron Murphy II is having for our ‘Hawks, takeaways from Coach Macdonald’s Monday morning press conference, more on the redemption story that is the Seahawks and their most recent battles with the San Francisco 49ers, numbers of note from the game against the Panthers, and much more! Thanks for being here. The weekend can’t get here soon enough. Go, ‘Hawks!

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This should be easier than they think – Seaside Joe There is a wider gap between Seahawks Defense and 49ers Defense than there is between 49ers Offense and Seahawks Offense

There’s a benefit to playing Saturday for Seahawks and 49ers – Seattle Sports The NFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC are on the line when the Seattle Seahawks face the rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, and it’s happening on Saturday night.

‘Best in the world’: Byron Murphy II shining for Seahawks’ defense – Seattle Sports The Seattle Seahawks had a pair of pretty clear snubs from this season’s Pro Bowl, one of which was second-year defensive tackle Byron Murphy II.

Preparing For A Big Game On A Short Week & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald’s Monday Press Conference – Seahawks.com News and notes from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s Monday press conference following a Week 17 win in Carolina.

12 Numbers Of Note From The Seahawks’ Week 17 Win At Carolina – Seahawks.com Twelve numbers that help tell the story of the Seahawks’ 27-10 over the Panthers.

Seahawks’ first-half struggles could be costly vs. 49ers | Notebook – The Seattle Times The Seahawks are averaging just 5.3 points in the first half over the last three games, which is second worst in the NFL and could put them in a deep hole vs. the 49ers.

Seahawks’ run-game revival could be key to beating 49ers | Four Downs – The Seattle Times The Seahawks’ run game has finally found some legs late in the season. It could be the key to beating the 49ers. That and more…

Seahawks injuries for showdown: Early signs ‘well’ for concussed Rashid Shaheed – The News Tribune Could the Seahawks have a key player back in less than a week following a concussion to play in their biggest game?

Seattle Seahawk star gets another chance at redemption this weekend against 49ers – si.com A couple weeks after his first second chance came through in the biggest way possible, this Seahawk now gets yet another second chance in the season finale.

Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Ride Second Half Surge to 27-10 Win Over Panthers – Emerald City Spectrum Rebounding from a sluggish first half, the Seattle Seahawks rallied in tremendous fashion in the final two quarters behind hard running from Zach Charbonnet, clutch catches by AJ Barner, and an opportunistic defense for a 27-10 win. Emerald City...