The San Francisco 49ers continued their strong start to the 2024 season with a 25-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Week 3. The win kept the 49ers undefeated and solidified their dominance in the NFC West. Their success was driven by a stout defense and efficient offense, led by quarterback Brock Purdy. Despite Seattle’s early lead, the 49ers’ adjustments and offensive execution were too much for the Seahawks to overcome.
Seattle opened the game with a strong first-quarter performance, taking a 7-0 lead after rookie quarterback Tanner Pittman connected with tight end Noah Fant on a 43-yard touchdown pass. However, the 49ers quickly regrouped, with their defense applying heavy pressure and stifling Seattle’s offense for the remainder of the game. San Francisco managed to shut down any further scoring threats by the Seahawks.
In the second quarter, Purdy took control, leading the 49ers to a 10-7 halftime lead. He threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Aiyuk, followed by two field goals from kicker Jake Moody. Although Seattle’s Jason Myers hit a 54-yard field goal to keep the game close, the 49ers’ balanced offensive attack and solid defense gave them the advantage heading into halftime.
The second half was dominated by the 49ers. Purdy threw another touchdown, this time a 15-yard pass to Christian McCaffrey, and the defense wreaked havoc on Seattle’s offense, sacking Pittman six times. Moody added two more field goals, and Aiyuk sealed the win with a 7-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. The 49ers’ defense was relentless, led by Nick Bosa, who recorded 2.5 sacks.
Key individual performances included Purdy’s efficient outing with 199 yards and three touchdowns, McCaffrey’s all-around effort with 99 rushing yards and 71 receiving yards, and Aiyuk’s two-touchdown game. On defense, Bosa led the charge with 2.5 sacks, and Fred Warner contributed both a sack and two tackles. For Seattle, Pittman struggled under pressure, while Fant’s early touchdown was the only highlight of their offense. The Seahawks will next face the Houston Texans on the road, while the 49ers host the Indianapolis Colts.
