SEAHAWKS OPPONENT THIS WEEK
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (11-3)
1:15 p.m., Saturday, CenturyLink field
TV: Channel 13. Radio: 97.3-FM, 1240-AM
Against the Seahawks: The Seahawks have a 13-12 record in the series against San Francisco, including a 33-17 loss to the Niners at Candlestick Park in the first game of the regular season in September. Seattle has won six of the past eight contests against San Francisco at CenturyLink Field.
Stats and stuff: Seattle coach Pete Carroll faces former conference rival Jim Harbaugh for the second time this season. He will try to even the score after an earlier disappointing loss on the road. … The Niners have one of the best defenses in the league, allowing a league-low 14 points a game. San Francisco has not allowed a rushing touchdown this season. … Former University of Washington tight end Reggie Davis coaches San Francisco’s tight ends. Former UW defensive coordinator Ed Donatell coaches the Niners’ secondary. Former Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari serves in the same role for San Francisco. Former Seattle receiver Bobby Engram is an offensive assistant coach for the Niners.
Quotable: “We don’t like talking about records and stats and stuff like that. We just like to go out there on Sunday and play hard.” – San Francisco defensive end Ray McDonald, commenting on his team not allowing a rushing touchdown this season.
NINERS SCHEDULE
Sept. 11: Niners 33, Seahawks 17
Sept. 18: Cowboys 27, Niners 24
Sept. 25: Niners 13, Bengals 8
Oct. 2: Niners 24, Eagles 23
Oct. 9: Niners 48, Bucs 3
Oct. 16: Niners 25, Lions 19
Oct. 23: Bye
Oct. 30: Niners 20, Browns 10
Nov. 6: Niners 19, Redskins 11
Nov. 13: Niners 27, Giants 20
Nov. 20: Niners 23, Cardinals 7
Nov. 24: Ravens 16, Niners 6
Dec. 4: Niners 26, Rams 0
Dec. 11: Cardinals 21, Niners 19
Dec. 19: Niners 20, Steelers 3
Saturday at Seattle
Jan. 1 at St. Louis
Eric D. Williams, staff writer
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