Christian McCaffrey Leads All NFL Running Backs in Key Stat; Other Notes From 49ers' 20-17 Loss vs. Seahawks
49ers Lose to Seahawks 20-17
The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 on Sunday at Lumen Field. It was the 49ers' second loss of the season, dropping them to 8-2 on the year.
The 49ers were led by running back Christian McCaffrey, who had 108 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions.
The Seahawks were led by quarterback Geno Smith, who threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver DK Metcalf had 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
McCaffrey Leads All NFL Running Backs in Key Stat
Christian McCaffrey leads all NFL running backs in yards from scrimmage per game. He is averaging 146.4 yards from scrimmage per game, which is more than 20 yards per game more than the next closest running back.
McCaffrey has been a key part of the 49ers' offense since he was acquired in a trade with the Carolina Panthers in October. He has rushed for 544 yards and five touchdowns in eight games with the 49ers.
McCaffrey's ability to create yards after contact has been a major asset for the 49ers. He is also a dangerous receiver out of the backfield, with 33 receptions for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Other Notes From 49ers' Loss to Seahawks
- The 49ers' defense allowed 412 yards of offense to the Seahawks. It was the most yards allowed by the 49ers' defense this season.
- The 49ers had 10 penalties for 106 yards in the game. It was the most penalties committed by the 49ers this season.
- The 49ers lost the turnover battle to the Seahawks 2-1. The 49ers had two interceptions and one lost fumble, while the Seahawks had one interception.
Conclusion
The 49ers' loss to the Seahawks was a disappointing one, but they still remain in a good position in the NFC West. They are tied with the Seahawks for first place in the division, and they have a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers will look to bounce back from their loss to the Seahawks when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next Sunday at Levi's Stadium.
