Inspired 49ers

Monday, October 12, 2026

I Like Mike

The Mike Evans effect: The 49ers passing offense has already generated more EPA against man coverage than in all of 2025 (also than in all of 2024). I still find myself pinching my arm to make sure I'm not dreaming because it's hard to believe we actually got him!

Sunday, October 11, 2026

49ers Clip Seahawks Wings 32-29

This was the most hard hitting, physical game this season. Toughness and heart come to mind when describing the 49ers performance. Sloppy to be sure but the most entertaining 7 turnover game you'll ever witness. This was a coming out party for the 49ers young defensive unit, particularly Gracen Halton who made a legendary forced fumble and recovery for TD to end the half. He's the best iDL on the team, and there can be no doubt about it. The 49ers are in the NFC West's driver's seat and about to get Nick Bosa back on the field. I'm gonna ride shotgun and enjoy this win tonight!

Week 5: 49ers vs Seahawks

Seattle is at No. 1 in pass rush win rate and the 49ers are No. 2 in pass block win rate headed into today’s game. The Seahawks defense is 1st in the NFL in epa/play outside the red zone. They rank 31st in red zone defense. Sam Darnold throws 62% of his passes between the numbers.

#2 in NFL

49ers force passes outside the numbers, allowing only 28% to be thrown between the numbers.

#28 in NFL

Darnold's splits?

Between the numbers:

+0.25 EPA/att, 59% success, 9.9 YPA, 31-of-39

Outside the numbers:

-0.54 EPA/att, 35% success, 5.8 YPA, 14-of-30

The Seahawks won back-to-back big games against the 49ers last season. The 49ers had all offseason to think about those games. They also heard all the noise Seattle made on social media. A win keeps the Seahawks grounded while at the same taking command of the NFC West. Niners win this battle 20-16!

This will be the first game that Brock Purdy will ever play without Kyle Juszczyk in his career!

49ers inactives:
QB Kurtis Rourke
DE Nick Bosa (knee)
DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle)
S Marques Sigle (ankle)
FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee)
T Enrique Cruz Jr.
LB Tatum Bethune