49ers: Way Too Early Look at Win-Loss Predictions for 2016

San Francisco 49ers: Way Too Early Win-Loss Predictions for 2016 NFL Season

Nov 27, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as San Francisco 49ers center Marcus Martin (66) snaps the ball to quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 19-3 in the Thanksgiving Day game.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 22, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) stiff arms away from a tackle by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) for yards after the catch to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 3 at Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks may no longer be considered the elite of elite NFL teams, yet they remain a powerhouse nonetheless.

Especially at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

Quarterback Russell Wilson and Co. got off to a sluggish start to the 2015 season but ended up finishing 10-6 and winning eight of their last 10 games. And the Seahawks wound up with the league’s best defense (277 points allowed) and the fourth-best offense (423 points scored).

Playing in Seattle hasn’t been favorable for the 49ers over quite some time now. And there isn’t any indication to suggest things will change this season.

The Seahawks do have some question marks along their own offensive line, and it’s possible Seattle starts off slowly as was the case a year ago.

But predicting a win here is impossible. The 49ers start off the season 1-2.

Prediction: Loss

Next: Week 4 vs. Cowboys