The 49ers may have seen a lot of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson over the years, but they’ve never gotten a close look at this Russell Wilson.
Ready or not, they’ll get a dose of the Wilson who’s suddenly become the NFL’s leading MVP candidate, the guy with the unbelievable statistics and the unprecedented contract.
The showdown between the two NFC West powers is set for next Monday at Levi’s Stadium, and the 49ers’ unbeaten existence may depend on stopping the much-improved Wilson.
One sobering thought for 49ers followers is that the old Wilson was good enough to beat them 10 of the last 11 times they’ve faced Seattle.