49ers Vs. Seahawks: Battling #BeastMode

by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 2:31 PM PST in Preview

The San Francisco 49ers head up to Seattle this weekend looking to take down the Seattle Seahawks and move one step closer to securing the number two seed in the NFC. The Seahawks are playing some very solid football the last six weeks, having won five of six and climbed into the thick of the NFC wildcard race. Their strong run back into playoff contention has coincided with strong play from running back Marshawn Lynch.

Over the past seven games, Lynch has rushed for 748 yards and eight touchdowns. He has at times looked like a pinball bouncing off defenders for some crazy touchdown runs. It dates back to his big run against the Saints in the playoffs last year, but he has really brought his A game the last seven weeks.

Donte Whitner played with Lynch in Buffalo and took some time to chat about him with the media today. As is often said about Lynch, Whitner described him as an incredibly physical back who will fight for every last yard. Whitner did point out that this made him susceptible to fumble issues at times.

The 49ers have generally been a technically sound defense when it comes to containing running backs. The 49ers do not give up a lot of big runs and my guess would be that it is due to the solid tackling skills of the front seven. Is there something beyond that the 49ers need to know to contain Marshawn Lynch? Or is it simply a matter of assignment discipline and sound tackling?

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#Beastmodeexceptwhenplayingthe49ers

13 carries, 33 yards, 0 TD… 12 of which came on 1 carry. Even without Willis, and at home, I have to think he doesn’t do too much better than this.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 3:29 PM PST reply actions

we'll see

The Seahawks are playing some really solid football the last few weeks. I don’t think it’s quite so easy 15 weeks later.

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by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 3:30 PM PST up reply actions

So is our defense. No better defense in the NFL right now.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 4:05 PM PST up reply actions

Haven’t we been one of the best, if not THE best against the run?

"If you aint first, you're last."

by SOLID GOLD on Dec 22, 2011 3:43 PM PST reply actions

We are the best

Yes.

The run D is about as fearsome as the Viking’s when they had the William’s wall.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions

More than "technically sound"

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by SOLID GOLD on Dec 22, 2011 3:45 PM PST reply actions

technically sound

I meant in regards to their tackling. Poorly worded.

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by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 3:56 PM PST up reply actions

before the steelers game

We were 93% after first contact wonder what that’s sitting at now.

by Jokersrwild on Dec 23, 2011 12:56 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

Niners are quick to get to the ball carrier and that’s good because it will take more than one to bring Lynch down.

by LooneyLeft on Dec 22, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions

The 49ers contained Ray Rice

Lynch is good, but he’s no Ray Rice.

Move along.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 3:55 PM PST reply actions

Lynch

is playing some incredibly football right now. Big picture Rice is better, but prior to last week, Lynch was having a huge run of games. Not always about being the best overall, but just the best right now.

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by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 3:56 PM PST up reply actions

Good football vs. Great football.

We have played some “great” running football teams… and shut them down making it seem easy.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions

we'll see

I like the 49ers chances against Lynch, but this league has shown anything is possible. I think a rushing touchdown is more likely than a 100-yard game.

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by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions

I don’t think he will get either… but like you said we’ll see in a couple days. I have a feeling the Niners are gonna be revved up for this one. If we win, it could be huge. Especially if the Falcons can somehow pull of a miracle in new Orleans on MNF.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions

the game...

Should be good from both sides. Seahawks are playing well and have a great home field advantage. I’m going to the game so we’ll see how loud it is. I went last year, too, so hopefully they make up for that.

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by David Fucillo on Dec 22, 2011 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

Should be fun.

Alex Smith has good games in Seattle for some reason.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions

Neverimnd.

Last year, we played there for the opener and he stunk… haha. Was thinking if the second game verse them.

But 2009, he three 310 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 5:38 PM PST up reply actions

This year will be different

there will be less Moran Norris involvement lol

by sanfranfanmdk on Dec 22, 2011 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

This is true

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 9:59 PM PST up reply actions

This

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 11:19 PM PST up reply actions

ill be there as well

see you at cowgirls after the game :)

by Session9 on Dec 22, 2011 10:35 PM PST up reply actions

Refs

I think he may break one out if our guys don’t stay disciplined playing though the whistles.Lynch has a bad habit of seeming done in a play then bursting out way after the whistled should have sounded. Only to go for a TD.

by Jokersrwild on Dec 23, 2011 12:58 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

71.5 average per game (1st in NFL)

0 TD’s…

I think the record could stay in tact.

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by Drew Kerr on Dec 22, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions

Definitely

Although, I would expect that the Seahawks will get their TD(s) off long pass plays like most other teams have done.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 11:18 PM PST up reply actions

Ray Rice has been better than Lynch

For like 3 years running now.

Even in Lynch’s great stretch of games, Ray Rice is still better.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 11:14 PM PST up reply actions

Our streaks of not allowing a 100 yd rusher

and not allowing a rushing TD are seriously going to be tested this week.

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by bbasher103090 on Dec 22, 2011 4:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Not really

They were tested by Mike Vick and Ray Rice, no one else will threaten like those two.

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 11:22 PM PST up reply actions

No Skittles for you Lynch

Stat line against CHI:

20 Rush, 42 yds, 2.1 rush avg w/ a long of 15…..

NINERS’ LIGHTS OUT D will be ready.

by 49er Faithful925 on Dec 22, 2011 4:13 PM PST reply actions

2 TDs though.

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by Fearless Frog on Dec 22, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions

In fact, Sando says Lynch as the highest TD percentage of all RBs in the NFL inside the 5.

Something to consider if Seattle ever makes there.

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by Fearless Frog on Dec 22, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

49ers red zone D is better than the Bears'

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by SportsChicken on Dec 22, 2011 11:23 PM PST up reply actions

I just hope we win

keeping the records would be a plus

Lynch is pretty beastly…but so is our D

just gotta put tons of points on the board so Seattle is forced to play catch up, hence less runs

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by Grabtree15 on Dec 22, 2011 4:29 PM PST via Android app reply actions

Not Gonna Happen

I predict 2 forced fumbles on Lynch. That’s if he’s not knocked out of the game. 49er’s D is for Domination. Sea is a good team that is gonna be bullied. That is all.

by whatsURdeal on Dec 22, 2011 4:34 PM PST reply actions

have we forced ANY running back to fumble twice?

I think only Beanie

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by Grabtree15 on Dec 22, 2011 4:49 PM PST via Android app up reply actions

I just prefer to expect greatness. (-:

And a back is easier stripped when he’s fighting for the extra inch. I expect the Niners to make him pay for his aggressiveness. But if I could truly predict the future, I’d probably be somewhere else right now.

by whatsURdeal on Dec 22, 2011 5:41 PM PST up reply actions

Lynch could be a real risk to the no touchdown streak

Especially if the Seahawks get near the goal-line. Will be interesting to see how our run D responds.

by neder on Dec 22, 2011 4:36 PM PST reply actions

BEAST MODE

everybody does well in their final year of their contract! yes lynch has been playin well and he has made some good runs , but hes not gonna wreck our defense they dnt have three of there starters from the begining of the season, expect the fans to be loud and if fat patrick come back lynch mos def wont come close to getting a 100 or a td

by beaudaily on Dec 22, 2011 5:22 PM PST reply actions

This beast mode garbage bothers the hell out of me and not because it has anything to do with the Seahawks

His big run against the Saints was impressive, no doubt about it, but the assertion it was the best run in playoff history (as I’ve seen argued) is simply ridiculous.

His other most impressive run was this year against the Cards, I think? Could be wrong. Either way on both of these fantastic runs there’s at least 2 examples of just ridiculously bad tackling coupled with about 2 WTF kind of angles and then 2 maybe 3 superb tackle-breaking moves…None of that is possible on this 9ers defense, won’t be miss that many stinking tackles.

The first drive in the PIttsburgh game was the worst I’ve seen the 49ers tackle (probably should have been a 3 and out), and it was one of the Steelers’ best drives of the game.

Honestly, LeGarrette Blount has had just as many impressive runs to me (against better competition), he is just not as consistently effective as Lynch.

With all that said, I could very very easily see us losing the no rushing TDs, but I doubt the 100 yard rushing streak is in much jeopardy. Seattle much more than any of the teams we’ve faced will be more interested in running the ball on the goal line and keeping the ball out of Tarvaris’ hands. I’m not trying to take anything away from him, Lynch has a very impressive combination of speed and strength while at the same time having the ability to slip through small sapces and be somewhat elusive at times, but he isn’t some elite unstoppable RB like this beast mode garbage continuously asserts.

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by Virginia9er on Dec 22, 2011 5:24 PM PST reply actions