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49ers vs. Seahawks: What’s the Game Plan for San Francisco

By Rich Madrid

October 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 22, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 4: On Defense, Attack all Facets of the Seattle Offensive Line

Seattle’s offensive line may be the worst I have seen since quarterback Russell Wilson was a rookie. Every year, they are ranked near the bottom of the league in pass protection.

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But this year the deficiencies are highlighted by a quarterback suffering from an ankle injury and is not as mobile as a result.

A confluence of factors are working against them, which is a combination of some talent, and no Marshawn Lynch.

As a result, one area to attack on the pass rush is the left side of the Seattle offensive line.

Defensive end Robert Quinn makes it look easy against Seahawks left tackle Bradley Sowell.

The Seahawks offensive line also suffers from simple miscommunication. The Seahawks have flexed so many players into spots in their offensive line that basic communication seems to be such a problem that they are allowing entirely free defenders through virtually untouched.

The next several plays illustrate the miscommunication between the center and guards and guards and tackles.

They struggle from failure to work as a cohesive unit.

This is a game the 49ers can win. But this perhaps more of a test of character than anything as they’ve seemed to be intimidated by the atmosphere in Seattle since the beating they received in 2012 on Sunday Night Football.

In summation, look for the 49ers to evolve the offense and open the passing game against what little weaknesses Seattle displays in their secondary.

Also, the 49ers are going to have to tighten up their own issues such as accuracy and dropped passes if they are going to have success. The defense must also look to contain Wilson in the pocket and look to take advantage of a relatively weak Seattle offensive line.

All images courtesy of NFL.com.

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