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5 49ers players to watch in Week 15 versus Seahawks

By Peter Panacy

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
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SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 07: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 07: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Arizona Cardinals during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Defensive Tackle DeForest Buckner

Getting pressure on Russell Wilson is never an easy task. And while the mobile quarterback isn’t rushing as much as he has in years prior, he’s still more than capable at eluding pressure despite taking a whopping 39 sacks already this year.

The 49ers pass rush has been problematic in 2018, to say the least. Fortunately, however, the interior pass rush from defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been exceptional. He leads the Niners defense with 9.0 sacks, surpassing his 2017 total by six already with three games left to play.

Buckner managed two sacks of Wilson back in Week 13 — one of three San Francisco recorded during the game.

Considering Football Outsiders ranks Seattle’s offensive line 29th in pass protection this season, it’s safe to say Buckner should get some additional chances this weekend.