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Ranking the top 5 players the 49ers will face in 2018

By Jeremy Wohlfart

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up on the field prior to the start of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up on the field prior to the start of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Russell Wilson #75 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Cassius Marsh #54 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Russell Wilson #75 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled by Cassius Marsh #54 of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

5. Russell Wilson

It’s no secret that you have to be wary of a wounded animal.

In a football context, the Seattle Seahawks are the very definition of a wounded animal. Injured, but still dangerous.

And quarterback Russell Wilson is what makes them very dangerous.

Despite the fact the Seahawks never gave him much in the way of blocking, Wilson has never had a losing season or a touchdown-interception ratio worse than 21-11.

And, unfortunately for the 49er faithful, he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl.

His scrambling is second to none in the NFL, and he has the ability to extend plays no matter what the defense throws at him.

The 49ers play him twice, as always, and while the 49ers can finally say they have the better overall team, that still doesn’t mean that Wilson isn’t the most dangerous quarterback they face in the division.