Seattle Seahawks bold predictions for Week 14 vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks bold predictions for Week 14 vs. 49ers

The stakes are extremely high as the 49ers and Seahawks get ready for their Week 14 encounter. Both groups have just finished strong games. The Seahawks gave the Dallas Cowboys a scare in their most recent game, falling short 41-35. On the opposite side, the 49ers decisively defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 42-19. NFL fans should expect an exciting ride as this Week 14 matchup features two teams performing at the peak of their games. Let’s now get into some audacious predictions for the Seahawks’ next encounter with the 49ers.

Seahawks Loss in Week 13

The Seahawks have a 6-6 record so far in the 2023 NFL season. In Week 13, they lost to the Cowboys in a close game. Seattle is currently in 2nd place in the NFC West division.

Seahawks, 49ers, D.K. Metcalf, Charvarius Ward,The Seahawks’ season has been difficult thus far because of injuries to important players and a demanding schedule. They have, nevertheless, made progress in forging a reputation as a group of gifted and formidable defenders. Despite the loss, Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense battled valiantly against the Cowboys in Week 13. Smith’s knee ailment didn’t stop him from playing. For the remainder of the season, the Seahawks will need to keep getting better and staying healthy in order to contend for the playoffs.

Here are our daring predictions for the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 14 NFL 2023 meeting against the San Francisco 49ers.

Geno Plays

Geno Smith faced limitations during Thursday’s practice due to a groin injury. Sure, Smith managed to avoid inclusion in the Seahawks’ initial Week 14 practice report on Wednesday. However, his addition to the list a day later has heightened concerns about his availability for Sunday’s game. Despite coming off a remarkable 300-yard passing performance last Thursday against Dallas, Smith struggled in the previous Week 12 encounter with the 49ers. He recorded only 180 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception on 18-for-27 passing.

On Friday, head coach Pete Carroll expressed that Smith will be a game-time decision for the Sunday matchup with the 49ers. After being limited on Thursday and then held out of practice on Friday, Smith is officially listed as questionable. However, long-time Seahawks pundits have voiced skepticism. They believe, as do we, that Smith would play. However, long-time Seahawks pundits have voiced skepticism. They believe, as do we, that Smith would play.

Charbonnet in Action

In the game against Dallas on Thursday, Charbonnet got a knee bruise. There are signs that the injury is not serious after leaving the game in the fourth quarter. Carroll was upbeat about Charbonnet’s availability against the 49ers on Friday. This week, Charbonnet and teammate running back Kenneth Walker (oblique) went through the identical drill regimen. They didn’t practice on Wednesday, moved up to some light exercise on Thursday, and then resumed full practice on Friday.

Walker’s return to the starting lineup following a two-game absence may have an effect on Charbonnet’s stats. They’d probably go back to sharing time in the backfield that existed prior to Walker’s injury. Week 12 saw the Seahawks play their first game without Walker, with Charbonnet accounting for 87 percent of the offensive snaps.

Metcalf’s Impact

DK Metcalf had an outstanding performance in the Seahawks’ loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night. He hauled in six of eight targets for 134 yards and three touchdowns. Metcalf’s standout moment came with a 73-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter. This marked the first of his three scores. He added two more touchdowns from one and three yards away in the second and fourth quarters, respectively.

This game doubled Metcalf’s season touchdown tally in just over three quarters, and his yardage total set a season-high. Thursday’s game also marked his first regular-season contest with multiple touchdowns through the air since Week 8 of the 2021 campaign. Metcalf heads into a challenging Week 14 road matchup against the 49ers with a lot of momentum. We have him exceeding 100 receiving yards again.

Struggles Continue

Even with three touchdown throws from Smith to Metcalf, the Seahawks were unable to defeat the Cowboys. The Seahawks outscored the Lions and Panthers by 37 points, their highest total since Weeks 2 and 3, but they were unable to secure a victory. Rebounding off their Thanksgiving defeat to the 49ers, the Seahawks took on the Cowboys last week and nearly prevailed. But questions remain about whether they can survive their second straight three-week matchup with the tough 49ers and salvage the season. Even after their impressive victory over Philadelphia, the 49ers are still a dangerous foe. On Thanksgiving, the 49ers trounced Seattle with relative ease, and considering their current play, a similar result is anticipated in the forthcoming encounter.

Looking Ahead

In the 2023 NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks are in a pivotal position. The ambiguity surrounding Geno Smith’s availability heightens the tension in their offensive strategy. In the meantime, concerns concerning their health and any effects on the team’s ground attack surround the running back combination of Walker and Charbonnet. Positively, DK Metcalf’s outstanding performance against the Cowboys demonstrated his ability to create plays and gave the Seahawks’ passing offense some much-needed hope. Though there have been encouraging indications, the team’s current problems have clouded their chances of making the playoffs.

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