The Seahawks are 6-5, have won two straight games against tough opponents with playoff aspirations, and haven’t lost to the 49ers in almost exactly five years. The Niners are only 2-9, their wins over teams with a combined record of 6-16, and are starting their third-string quarterback against Seattle. So why am I still worried about this game?
For one thing, the 49ers aren’t a terrible team, despite their record. Four of their losses were by four points or less. Just as 12s can say the Seahawks could be 8-3 or even 9-2 with a couple of breaks going the right way, Niners fans can say their team could be 5-6 with a few key plays coming out in their favor.