Up to now, Pete Carroll’s Seattle groups have been recognized for defensive stalwarts.

That hasn’t been the case in 2021, because the Seahawks have given up probably the most yards by means of three weeks, rating thirtieth in rush protection (155 yards per sport) and twenty sixth in go protection (285.3 ypg).

What the Seahawks lack in defensive manufacturing, nonetheless, they make up for on the opposite facet of the ball: most notably by means of quarterback Russell Wilson, operating again Chris Carson and broad receiver Tyler Lockett.

Nonetheless, their offensive firepower alone hasn’t been sufficient. They at the moment sit at 1-2 and final place within the NFC West.

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They are going up in opposition to a 2-1 San Francisco staff that misplaced a 30-28 heartbreaker to Inexperienced Bay in Week 3. The Niners are extremely skinny on the operating again place and dedicated double-digit penalties in opposition to the Packers, inflicting self-inflicted wounds.

Even when the Niners play a extra disciplined sport, Seattle’s run protection ought to be capable to get again on observe in opposition to a depleted San Francisco operating again room.

Jimmy Garoppolo has additionally been removed from good, most notably throwing an interception and dropping three fumbles by means of his first three video games. However he has thrown for 760 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The Niners have gained each of their video games by single digits, however scored 41 factors and 28 factors, suggesting their offense can flip it on when wanted — most notably with tight finish George Kittle and broad receiver Deebo Samuel.

This can be a large divisional matchup as Seattle appears to get to .500 and out of sole possession of final place, whereas San Francisco appears to rebound after its Week 3 loss to Inexperienced Bay.

Here is the whole lot it’s essential know forward of the Week 4 NFL matchup:

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What channel is the 49ers vs. Seahawks on right now?

• TV channel (nationwide): Fox
• TV channel (San Francisco): KTVU
• TV channel (Seattle): KCPQ
• Reside stream: FOX Sports activities App, fuboTV

The 49ers’ matchup in opposition to the Seahawks shall be carried by Fox. Adam Amin will deal with play-by-play duties whereas former two-time Professional-Bowler Mark Schlereth joins him within the sales space as an analyst. The duo shall be accompanied by Shannon Spake reporting from the sideline.

In Canada, viewers can watch 49ers vs. Seahawks on DAZN, which has rights to each NFL sport.

49ers vs. Seahawks begin time

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 3
• Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET | 1:05 p.m. PT

49ers vs. Seahawks is slated to kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET. The sport will happen at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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