Seahawks fall to 49ers in tough home loss on October 10

On October 10, 2024, the Seattle Seahawks faced a disappointing 36-24 defeat against their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, at home. This loss marked the Seahawks' third consecutive defeat, leaving them with a 3-3 record for the season. Quarterback Geno Smith had a mixed performance, completing 30 of 52 passes for 312 yards, but his two costly interceptions proved detrimental to the team's efforts. The Seahawks' defense was a significant concern, as they allowed the 49ers to rush for 228 yards, continuing a troubling trend of poor run defense. This was the third straight week that the Seahawks struggled to contain opposing rushing attacks, ranking them 27th in the NFL for rushing yards allowed per game. The 49ers' quarterback, Brock Purdy, also had a strong outing, throwing for 255 yards and three touchdowns, including a long 76-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel. Despite the loss, there were moments of hope for the Seahawks, particularly with Laviska Shenault Jr.'s impressive 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, which sparked a brief comeback attempt. However, the team ultimately fell short, unable to capitalize on critical moments throughout the game. Looking ahead, the Seahawks will aim to break their losing streak against the Atlanta Falcons, who have been performing well recently. The team will need to address their turnover issues and improve their defensive performance to regain momentum in the season.