Seahawks vs 49ers: 5 takeaways from an unconvincing win

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Jan 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) hands off the football to running back Thomas Rawls (34) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Seahawks cannot run the ball

The San Francisco 49ers have the worst rush defense in the NFL. They rank dead last in yards per carry against. Surely the Seahawks were going to be able to do something on the ground in this game, right?

You might think that, but then you’d be wrong. The Seahawks’ run offense was as bad as it has been all season. They simply could not get anything going on the ground.

Thomas Rawls had 8 carries 14 yards. Every time he touched the ball he was dodging defenders behind the line of scrimmage.

The Seahawks finished with only 87 rushing yards. 19 of those came from Wilson, Boykin and Richardson. 50 of those yard came on 2 Alex Collins runs on Seattle’s final possession.

9 carries for 16 yards vs the 32nd ranked defense in Yards per Carry. Seahawks should leave Tom Cable in the bay area when they fly home
— Keith Myers (@MyersNFL) January 1, 2017

There is no excuse for this performance on the ground. If Seattle can’t run against the 49ers, then they can’t run against anyone.

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