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49ers vs. Seahawks 3rd quarter thread: The defense is coming to play in a big way

The 49ers looked alive in the second quarter. Fred Warner made a fabulous play on 3rd & 3 after beating multiple blocks and making a stop on a short pass.

Kyle Shanahan took a shot on the first play, and Deebo Samuel streaked down the left sideline. Seattle’s safety misplayed the ball, which meant it was up to a linebacker to catch Samuel. As one might expect, that linebacker did not catch Samuel. It was a 76-yard touchdown pass to give the Niners a comfortable 10-0 lead.

The Niners had an opportunity to blow the game open after Darrell Luter Jr.