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6mNEWVideoSam Darnold compares Rashid Shaheed to Nick Emmanwori in terms of being a weapon who can be deployed in a number of spots and in a number of ways.
7mNEWVideoSam Darnold talking about how he and Brian Fleury are still getting to know each other regarding how much information he wants pre-snap.
8mNEWVideoWhat's Sam Darnold's read on where the Seahawks offense is 4 weeks into the season?
9mNEWVideoSam Darnold has had more input into the offense this season. Is that more about throws he likes to make or plays he believes will work?
9mNEWVideoWith a defense that limits explosives, how do you balance staying aggressive with taking what they give you?
11mNEWVideoRivalries. Are they real or fan fiction?
11mNEWVideoErnest Jones on how Mike Evans stretches out the 49ers
12mNEWVideoHow does the 49ers missing their fullback impact game planning for the Seahawks defense?
14mNEWVideoErnest Jones explains why a players meeting hits different than hearing from a coach
15mNEWVideoErnest Jones would like to see the Seahawks defense get tighter on communication in and out of checksJeff Simmons, Nathan Ernst, and Evan Hill join to talk about this big game against the 49ers and a possibly wild idea to trade for a former Offensive Player of the Year to help…
Charles Cross shared his thoughts on the 49ers matchup and his own play so far
Wed agoUchenna Nwosu shared his perspective on this game against the Niners and the players-only meeting
Wed agoTrevon Diggs and Mike Evans
Trevon Diggs talked about his first reps on the field as a Seahawk and his past playing Mike Evans
Wed agoBrian's clips first, then the full press conferences.
Sam Darnold compares Rashid Shaheed to Nick Emmanwori in terms of being a weapon who can be deployed in a number of spots and in a number of ways.
6m · on XSam Darnold talking about how he and Brian Fleury are still getting to know each other regarding how much information he wants pre-snap.
7m · on XSam Darnold has had more input into the offense this season. Is that more about throws he likes to make or plays he believes will work?
9m · on XWith a defense that limits explosives, how do you balance staying aggressive with taking what they give you?
9m · on XHow does the 49ers missing their fullback impact game planning for the Seahawks defense?
12m · on XErnest Jones explains why a players meeting hits different than hearing from a coach
14m · on XErnest Jones would like to see the Seahawks defense get tighter on communication in and out of checks
15m · on XSam Darnold On Preparing For Week 5, Offense's Progress Through Four Games
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Grade is yards per route he takes away on a typical rep, against the receivers he covered. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is yards per route he adds on a typical route, against the defenders who covered him. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he raises the pressure rate on a typical rep, in percentage points, against the blockers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he cuts the pressure rate on a typical rep, in percentage points, against the rushers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he raises the disruption rate on a typical run, in percentage points, against the blockers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he cuts the disruption rate on a typical run, in percentage points, against the defenders he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
VOR is value over replacement, from the Player Evaluator. 100 is replacement level, and every 30 points is a full step up. See every player →
Solid regular. Up 14.8 VOR after the Chargers game, from 90.1 to 104.9.
Best at run block net positive plays % (59th percentile) and pass blocks lost % (59th percentile). Weakest at pressure allowed vs rushers faced (pts) (15th percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Franchise cornerstone. The 49ers' best player by VOR.
Best at yards per route run (97th percentile) and route net positive plays % (97th percentile). Weakest at separation rate % (9th percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Below replacement. The lowest-rated regular in the 49ers' lineup.
Best at penalties per 100 snaps (77th percentile) and coverage net positive plays % (23rd percentile). Weakest at yards per route vs receivers faced (6th percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Each spoke is one input to his VOR, scored against his position. The number in each dot is his percentile. The dashed ring is replacement level.
The team total still trails last year's pace, 105 points to 111 through four games. Take out two non-offensive touchdowns from last year, a kickoff-return score at Pittsburgh in Week 2 and a punt return against New Orleans in Week 3, and the offense is ahead, 105 to 97.
| Season | Off TDs | Return TDs | FGs made |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| 2026 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
San Francisco is one of three unbeaten teams, with Kansas City and Minnesota, and it has beaten its closing lines by 1.4 wins over four games. Seattle, by contrast, is almost exactly where the lines expected it, up 0.2 wins at 3-1.
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Seattle: 1st in rush success rate allowed (32.7%), 6th in dropback success allowed (40.9%).
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Seattle: 13th in success rate (44.4%), 10th in explosive play rate (10.3%).
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Seattle: 8th in 1st down success rate (49.5%), 30th in 2nd & 8+ escape rate (25.9%).
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Seattle: 13th in EPA per play (+0.018), 2nd in EPA per play allowed (−0.137).
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Seattle: 10th in explosive play rate (10.3%), 3rd in explosive play rate allowed (5.7%).
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Seattle: 10th in dropback EPA (+0.193), 27th in rush EPA per play (−0.147).
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Seattle: 4th in pressure rate (36.9%), 1st in 20+ yard pass rate allowed (3.7%).
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Seattle: 1st in rush success rate allowed (32.7%), 6th in dropback success allowed (40.9%).
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Data: nflverse play-by-play. Open this grid →
The dashed line is the NFL average that week. Green beat it, orange didn't.
Open the Team Evaluator →Biggest climb: Falcons ▲12 to 12th
Seattle trails the 49ers by 0.2 points of HB rating, 2nd in the NFL. Ranks are in the NFL.
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Follow @hawkblogger →Sam Darnold compares Rashid Shaheed to Nick Emmanwori in terms of being a weapon who can be deployed in a number of spots and in a number of ways.
Sam Darnold talking about how he and Brian Fleury are still getting to know each other regarding how much information he wants pre-snap.
What's Sam Darnold's read on where the Seahawks offense is 4 weeks into the season?
Sam Darnold has had more input into the offense this season. Is that more about throws he likes to make or plays he believes will work?
With a defense that limits explosives, how do you balance staying aggressive with taking what they give you?
Rivalries. Are they real or fan fiction?
Ernest Jones on how Mike Evans stretches out the 49ers
How does the 49ers missing their fullback impact game planning for the Seahawks defense?
Ernest Jones explains why a players meeting hits different than hearing from a coach