Seahawks, 49ers Enter Week 5 Rematch With 2 New Coordinators and Key Injuries

3 articles · Updated · Seattle Sports · Oct 10

Sunday’s rematch looks markedly different from January: Seattle hosts unbeaten San Francisco after sweeping the 49ers 13-3 and 41-6 during its Super Bowl run.
San Francisco’s biggest offensive shift is personnel—Mike Evans and returning Deebo Samuel have boosted the passing game, but Kyle Juszczyk is out after the 49ers used 21 personnel on 40.8% of snaps.
The 49ers’ defense is healthier at linebacker with Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw back, and its pass rush has improved to sixth in win rate despite Nick Bosa being set to miss a third straight game.
Seattle’s offense has been hit harder by turnover and injury: Kenneth Walker III is gone, Zach Charbonnet and first-round rookie Jadarian Price are unavailable, leaving Emanuel Wilson to lead the backfield.
Seattle has changed less on defense and remains dominant—No. 1 in DVOA and yards per play allowed—while Brian Fleury’s move from Shanahan’s staff to Seahawks offensive coordinator adds another wrinkle.