Seattle Seahawks' Slump Continues with 36-24 Loss to San Francisco 49ers


Seattle Seahawks' Slump Continues with 36-24 Loss to San Francisco 49ers


The Seattle Seahawks' struggles persisted on Thursday night, as they fell 36-24 to the San Francisco 49ers, marking their third consecutive loss and sixth straight defeat at the hands of their NFC West rivals. Geno Smith's subpar performance, coupled with the team's defensive woes, particularly in run defense, proved insurmountable.


Smith threw two interceptions and completed 30-of-52 passes for 312 yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by the Seahawks' turnover struggles. The team lost the turnover battle 6-1 over their past three games, a statistic that has become a pressing concern for head coach Mike Macdonald.

Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) rushes against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

"We need to get better at a lot of things... We need to find ways to win," Macdonald stated post-game. The Seahawks' run defense allowed 228 rushing yards, their highest total this season, with the 49ers' Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo gashing Seattle for 172 yards combined.


The loss drops the Seahawks to 3-3, intensifying pressure on the team to regroup during their mini-bye week before facing the Atlanta Falcons on the road. The Seahawks' inability to protect the ball and create turnovers has led to consecutive losses, underscoring the urgency for improvement.


Seattle's offense, which showed promise early in the season, has stagnated, and the team's defensive issues have compounded their problems. The Seahawks must address these concerns to rebound from their slump and contend in the competitive NFC West.


As the Seahawks look to regroup, they will focus on rectifying their turnover struggles, shoring up their run defense, and rediscovering their early-season form. With a challenging schedule ahead, Seattle must find ways to win and reclaim their footing in the NFC West.


The Seahawks' next matchup against the Falcons presents an opportunity to right the ship and kickstart a resurgence. However, it will require a marked improvement in performance, particularly from Geno Smith and the defense.

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