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Analysis: Three thoughts on the Seahawks’ 24-13 win over the 49ers

What to make of the Seahawks’ 24-13 win over the 49ers:

1. Defense was adequate … for now

What’s left of Seattle’s decimated defense proved stout enough to hold up against the 49ers. But this win also came against a team that has one win in 11 games this season. So what does that really say about Seattle?

That there’s reason for concern down the road with tough games looming against the Eagles (who boast the NFL’s best record, 10-1), the AFC South-leading Jaguars and the NFC West-leading Rams in the coming weeks.

With Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman and Shaquill Griffin all out with injuries, the Seahawks started Jeremy Lane and Byron Maxwell at cornerback — the same combination they finished with against Atlanta on Monday – and Bradley McDougald and Earl Thomas at safety.