In an exciting matchup, Geno Smith led the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers with a game-winning 13-yard scramble in the final seconds. The win snapped Seattle’s six-game losing streak against the 49ers and moved them into a three-way tie for second place in the NFC West.
Smith completed seven of eight passes for 65 yards on the final drive, taking advantage of a depleted 49ers defense missing Nick Bosa. San Francisco had taken a late lead with a touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to Jauan Jennings but couldn’t close out the game, giving Smith and the Seahawks an opportunity for the comeback.
Smith finished with 221 passing yards, including a touchdown run, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a big game with 10 catches for 110 yards. Purdy had a solid performance for the 49ers with a touchdown pass, a rushing touchdown, and 159 passing yards.
The game was a defensive battle in the first half, with both teams struggling to score. The 49ers managed only a touchdown on a scramble by Purdy, while the Seahawks settled for field goals by Jason Myers. Despite the offensive struggles early on, both teams put on an exciting display in the second half, with Smith and the Seahawks coming out on top in the final moments.
The win was a much-needed boost for Seattle as they now sit tied in the division standings with San Francisco and the Rams, just one game behind the division-leading Arizona Cardinals. The Seahawks will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
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