Seahawks vs 49ers: 5 takeaways from Seattle's Blowout win

Seahawks vs 49ers: 5 takeaways from Seattle’s Blowout win

By Keith Myers | Sep 25, 2016

Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates his touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt (68) is at left. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates his touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Jimmy Graham is back!

The debate that Dan I had on the site last week feels like it was a complete waste of time right now. Jimmy Graham was a massive piece of Seattle’s offense this week.

6 catches, 100 yards, and a TD. There is simply no way to discredit that type of performance. Graham looked explosive for the first time since he tore his patellar tendon.

This was truly a vintage Graham performance. In the 2nd quarter, a defensive offsides allowed Wilson to take a chance throwing into double coverage deep down the field. Graham simply went up and out muscled two 49ers for the football. It was a thing of beauty.

The challenge now for the Seahawks will be to continue to push the ball to Graham as defenses adjust. It was clear that the 49ers didn’t expect him to be a big part of the game plan. Future opponents won’t make a similar mistake.

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