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[url=https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/C.-J.-Prosise-Jersey]C. J. Prosise Color Rush Jersey[/url] , the Seattle Seahawks will take on their old rival at the top of the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers. Despite a win in Week 14, the 49ers remain in the driver’s seat for the first pick in the draft. The Seahawks, meanwhile, picked up another huge victory on Monday night, essentially cementing their place as the conference’s fifth seed. This week’s pre-game column will be a bit shorter, as the game comes on the heels of the first matchup between these two teams. You can find a full primer on San Francisco’s offense and defense here, and we’ll jump straight into the numbers that matter. Numbers that Matter8: In the primer on Kyle Shanahan’s offense linked above, I wrote extensively about the way in which he manufactures separation for his receivers and makes it easy on his quarterbacks. It’s not a coincidence Matt Schaub and Matt Ryan had their best seasons with Shanahan as coordinator; he is one of the game’s premier minds. With the 49ers on their third starting quarterback in 2018, Shanahan is again working his magic, making Nick Mullens a serviceable quarterback. Though he hasn’t thrown enough passes to qualify, Mullens’ completion percentage would be 25th in the league; his ANY/A is a much more respectable 11th. At the very least, he’s moving the ball for San Francisco—since Mullens stepped into the lineup, the 49ers are fifth in yardage, up from 25th—and that goes back to Shanahan’s offense. Per Next Gen Stats, Mullens is throwing into tight windows the least among all quarterbacks this year, with just 8% of his passes going into coverage of one yard or less. A former UDFA with a weak arm and shoddy accuracy is helping the 49ers sustain drives by making quick reads and delivering strikes to receivers who have been schemed open. Pete Carroll’s bend-don’t-break philosophy will come into play in the Bay.45: Despite San Francisco’s increase in volume on offense since Mullens took over, they haven’t been able to increase their scoring output. With Jimmy Garoppolo and then C.J. Beathard under center, the 49ers averaged 2.25 touchdowns per game; with Mullens [url=https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/Tre-Madden-Jersey]Tre Madden Color Rush Jersey[/url] , it drops slightly to 2.2. Shanahan and Mullens have San Francisco moving the ball well, getting into advantageous positions on the field, however, they’ve been unable to finish drives. Their red zone offense is 31st in the league, scoring touchdowns on just 45% of trips inside their opponent’s 20. In goal-to-go situations, it’s slightly better, at 54.5%—still good for 31st in the league. Similar to the first matchup between Seattle and the 49ers, Mullens should rack up yardage and move the ball between the 20s, but San Francisco should continue to stall in the shadow of the goalposts. The Seahawks have maintained Carroll’s core tenet to bend-and-not-break with what is largely a new defense this season, with the ninth ranked defense in both red zone and goal-to-go situations. As long as the offense avoids another dreadful showing like in Week 14, a couple touchdown drives should be enough to top an offense that will be stacking field goals. Matchups to WatchSeahawks defense versus George Kittle: The way the 49ers deploy their second year star at tight end is so versatile, it’s impossible to narrow down to a 1-on-1 matchup. In Week 13, Kittle saw snaps out wide across from Tre Flowers, bunched to the right across from Austin Calitro, in the slot across from Tedric Thompson, and in-line against Bobby Wagner. Delano Hill played nearly half the defense’s snaps to help combat Kittle’s ridiculous combination of size and athleticism after the catch. Though it won’t be as simple as leaning on McDougald, Thompson or Hill to win their matchup against Kittle, slowing him down will go a long way towards completely shutting down San Francisco’s offense. Kittle has 1103 receiving yards on the season and the next closest skill position player on the team (Dante Pettis) has just 363. The 49ers’ passing game goes as Kittle goes—tight ends have accounted for 33.05% of their passing yards (second in the NFL) and 27.44% of their receptions (fourth). The situation for Seattle’s defense remains unchanged from two weeks ago. If they can contain Kittle and take away San Francisco’s only game changing talent on offense, the score could get out of hand in a hurry. Jordan Simmons versus DeForest Buckner: Simmons [url=https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/Kam-Chancellor-Jersey]Kam Chancellor Color Rush Jersey[/url] , a complete unknown entering 2018, has started two career games and performed excellently in tough circumstances. Plugging in at right guard, Simmons has helped the Seahawks to their two 200+ yard rushing performances on the season, against the Rams in L.A. and at home to the Vikings last week. Simmons has passed the test in his two previous starts against the likes of Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Linval Joseph and Sheldon Richardson, but he’ll again have his hands full in start number three. Though the 49ers’ defense failed to take the step forward expected of them in 2018, Buckner is continuing in his development as a game wrecking force inside. Buckner’s career high nine sacks on the season ranks second among defensive tackles, behind cheat code Aaron Donald. (He also has the second most tackles for loss among DTs, again behind Donald.) Buckner represents a fascinating challenge for the heavy handed Simmons. Following Simmons’ first start, Carroll cited his size and strength as a reason for playing him over former second round selection Ethan Pocic. That reasoning makes perfect sense—Simmons’ body type is closer to D.J. Fluker’s than Pocic, and he is a much better fit for what Mike Solari wants to do up front. That strength matches up well against the incredibly powerful Suh and the immovable Joseph. However, it will be his technical ability and movement tested against Buckner. In obvious passing situations, San Francisco likes to deploy Buckner head over the center, allowing him to split the guard and center with a tremendous first step before powering through the gap with his go go gadget arms.Simmons, a powerful run blocker who’s at his best moving forward, will need to work flawlessly in unison with Justin Britt to not allow Buckner to flush Russell Wilson out of the pocket, or worse, have a clean shot on him.Fluker [url=https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/Shaquem-Griffin-Jersey]Shaquem Griffin Color Rush Jersey[/url] , seen as an obvious extension candidate just a few weeks ago, may be getting Wally Pipped by Simmons. If the sophomore guard can prove his versatility as a blocker this week and win his matchup against Buckner, it’s hard to envision Fluker getting back into the lineup, never mind getting an extension after the season. Opponent to KnowJeff Wilson, RB: Forced into a larger role in Week 13 after Matt Breida exited with an injury in Seattle, Wilson has impressed as the 49ers’ lead back. In a relief role against the Seahawks, Wilson posted 134 yards from scrimmage. He followed that up with a 96-yard game against the Broncos in the lead role. Wilson is a no-nonsense, north-south runner who hits the hole with great burst and vision. Expect Wilson and Wagner to have a number of collisions at the second level—though Wilson won’t get the better of Wagner, like he did with Tedric Thompson.Seattle has been unable to stop lead backs in 2018, allowing 100+ scrimmage yards on nine separate occasions. Assuming tenethe Seahawks aim their focus on Kittle, it’ll fall on Wilson to help move the offense into field goal range. A win in San Francisco would see Seattle clinch a playoff spot and set up a wildcard weekend trip to Dallas to take on the Cowboys. Against an offense lacking difference makers, and a defense which has disappointing throughout 2018, the Seahawks should do so with ease. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Mychal Kendricks can provide a short-term boost on the field that overshadows the issues of signing a player with a pending jail sentencing in his future.The Seahawks announced the signing of Kendricks on Friday to a one-year deal despite his recent guilty plea on insider trading charges. It’s an odd situation for all parties involved, but fills a need for Seattle even if it’s just for a short time. Kendricks could make his Seattle debut on Monday night when it plays at Chicago, and the finalization of his deal came after visiting the team on Thursday.Kendricks was not made available to speak with the media on Friday. Seattle coach Pete Carroll is scheduled to address the media on Saturday before the team leaves for Chicago.Kendricks pleaded guilty last week to insider trading charges in Philadelphia. His sentencing is expected in January.He signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl title last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, and he was released by the Browns on Aug. 29 after the charges were filed. While Seattle is signing Kendricks to add depth at linebacker, it’s unclear how long he might able to play because the NFL has yet to impose any discipline.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday night the situation is under review and Kendricks is currently allowed to sign and participate in activities, including games.That makes for a strange situation considering Kendricks’ guilty plea.Kendricks’ signing is largely because of injury concerns at linebacker. Seattle is without K.J. Wright after minor knee surgery late in the preseason and he only began running this week. Additionally [url=https://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/Bradley-Mcdougald-Jersey]Bradley McDougald Color Rush Jersey[/url] , All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is dealing with a groin injury suffered in the opener that kept him out of practice both Thursday and Friday, and his availability for Monday night is unclear.Veteran Duane Brown said Kendricks’ situation wasn’t addressed in any team conversations prior to the announcement of the signing.“I’m not very clued in to the particulars of everything that is going on,” Brown said. “But I know he’s a heck of a player. I’ve competed against him a couple of times when he was in Philly. I know he can be a good addition to our team. Everything else will have to handle itself and let that process play out. We’re embracing him. He’s here now. He’s part of the team.”Federal prosecutors said Kendricks used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals.Prosecutors say his co-defendant, Damilare Sonoiki, was paid $10,000 in kickbacks in the scheme from 2014-2015, as well as receiving perks such as tickets to Eagles games and tagging along to a music video shoot or nightclub appearances.Sonoiki had been working as a junior analyst at Goldman Sachs but left the financial field and has most recently been writing for TV shows. An IMDB profile lists him as a former writer on the popular TV series “Black-ish” as well as other movies and TV shows.In a statement released by his lawyer the day he was charged, Kendricks said he was sorry and takes full responsibility for his actions.“While I didn’t fully understand all of the details of the illegal trades, I knew it was wrong, and I wholeheartedly regret my actions,” he said in the statement.Kendricks also claimed he didn’t take any of the profits for himself, but didn’t elaborate on where the money went.“I am committed to repaying all of the funds gained illegally and accept the consequences of my actions.”NOTES: Also not practicing on Friday were WR Doug Baldwin (knee), and starting CBs Tre Flowers (hamstring) and Shaquill Griffin (thigh). … WR Amara Darboah has reverted to the Seahawks injured reserve list. Darboah was waived when Seattle made its final roster cuts. He was signed by New England but underwent surgery on his shoulder/collarbone area after being signed by the Patriots. According to the league’s transaction report, Darboah’s contract with Seattle was reinstated. Darboah was a third-round pick in 2017.
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