The last time these two teams met, the 49ers controlled the clock. The team possessed the ball for 35:30, allowing the 49ers to run 65 plays, 11 more than the Seahawks. Control the clock, win the game.
In their last meeting with the Seahawks, the 49ers finished the game with three penalties for 20 yards on the road. At that time, the 49ers were the eighth most penalized team in the NFL. They are currently tied with the Cleveland Browns for 13th with 77 penalties for 698 yards. The league leader in penalties is the Seahawks, with 91 penalties for 808 yards.
The Seahawks rank 23rd in pass defense, allowing 234.4 yards per game. They also rank third in defensive pass-interference calls. They have been called for DPI ten times this season. In their last matchup, the 49ers targeted linebacker Jordyn Brooks and safety Jamal Adams seven times. Both players allowed six receptions on that night.