Seahawk's Defense Holds In Rout Of Niners

The Seattle Seahawks broke their three game losing streak, beating San Francisco 34-13 on Sunday.

On the 49ers first drive the Hawks sacked J.T O'Sullivan, forcing a fumble which was almost returned for a touchdown. While the defense didn't recover the fumble, they set the theme for the day: pressure.

Rocky Bernard recorded two sacks on the day. Patrick Kearney, Julian Peterson, and Craig Terrill, would get one a piece as the Seahawks spent all afternoon in the 49ers backfield. Four forced fumbles, and two interceptions later victory was in hand.

When defenses get to the quarterback, good things happen. John Marshall put together the right packages to keep both J.T O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill uncomfortable in the pocket.

Frank Gore was held under 100 yards rushing, LeRoy Hill made his presence felt with nine tackles. San Francisco could not move the ball consistently all afternoon.

Offensively the Seahawks were able to get fullback Leonard Weaver isolated on a middle linebacker. Weaver's deceptive speed burned the Niners for two long touchdowns in the second half.

The Seahawks finally got the kind of play they have been needing on both sides of the ball, and despite their 2-5 record still have a chance to make the playoffs.

The Philadelphia Eagles come to Qwest field this Sunday. The Seahawks will have to execute on both sides of the ball if they want to make it two in a row.

Sidenote: To all those who took my advice and picked on the Seahawks this week...sorry.