Early in the third quarter the San Francisco 49ers defense began hitting itself. DK Metcalf held Robert Saleh’s right arm and Tyler Lockett his left, and though both pleaded with the venerable young defensive coordinator to stop hitting himself, it was no use. He slugged and slugged away. Nine short jabs later and the Seattle Seahawks had driven 63 yards and scored a touchdown. Why did Saleh insist on brutalizing his own face with his own fists? Why, Robert, why?
Intimidation.
Saleh became so concerned about stopping Seattle’s deep passing attack, that he opened enough space underneath to treat DeeJay Dallas to a day at football fantasy camp.