National media predict which side will win this weekend's matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
Elliot Harrison at NFL.com predicts a 22-17 win for the Seahawks, "The Seahawks try to keep pace with the Rams in advance of their Week 15 meeting in Seattle. They had better not look past these 49ers, who are coming off both a win and a bye. The first question is whether the visiting Seahawks will play any better in the secondary without their stars than they did versus the Falcons. Kam Chancellor -- who might miss the rest of the season with a neck injury -- makes a huge difference in the run game, which San Francisco revived against the Giants in Week 10. None of that matters, because Russell Wilson will probably pull this contest out in the fourth quarter. His passer rating during that super-relevant part of the game is a superhuman 133.0. That is off the charts this deep into the season."
Brady Henderson at ESPN.com sees a 24-18 Seattle win, "The 49ers are catching the Seahawks in a potentially vulnerable state, with injuries piling up in their secondary and elsewhere. Also working against the Seahawks is they're playing on the road on a short week against a team coming off its bye. Those factors should only keep the game closer than it otherwise would be. The Seahawks may not be as dominant as they were with all the star power they're missing, but they still have a significant enough talent edge over San Francisco that it's hard to imagine them losing this game -- especially with their margin for error in the NFC playoff race already reduced. One aspect of this matchup that stands out: San Francisco's 31st-ranked run defense will be a welcomed sight for a Seattle offense that has struggled to find any consistency on the ground while cycling through tailbacks. The Seahawks have won eight consecutive games vs. the 49ers, starting with the NFC Championship Game following the 2013 season. That streak will continue Sunday."
Nick Wagoner at ESPN.com gives the Seahawks a slight advantage, projecting a 17-16 victory, "The 49ers haven't defeated the Seahawks since Dec. 8, 2013, but the Niners nearly got over the hump in the first meeting this season and now seem to be looking at their best chance to beat Seattle in the past nine meetings. San Francisco is coming back from its bye and getting healthy, while the Seahawks are traveling on a short turnaround after playing on Monday Night Football and are missing key defensive players such as Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellorand Cliff Avril. The Seahawks still have a pronounced advantage at quarterback in Russell Wilson. Is that enough to overcome the other advantages the Niners have? It has been in the past. This one should be close."
Pete Prisco at CBSSports.com believes the Seahawks win big, 30-14, "The Seahawks sure haven't looked like the team we expected to see this season as injuries have crippled the defense. But that won't matter here. The 49ers aren't good on offense, and that will show up. Plus, Russell Wilson will have a big day. Seattle takes it."
Take a look at the San Fransisco 49ers players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 12 at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Adrian Colbert (38) rests during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 31-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (41) rests during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 33-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (19) before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers punter Bradley Pinion (5) looks on as he runs to the sidelines after halftime during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Brandon Fusco (63) prepares to block during a Week 7 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Cowboys defeated the 49ers 40-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Brock Coyle (50) watches from the sideline during a Week 7 NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Cowboys defeated the 49ers 40-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during a NFL football game between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday November 12. 2017 at Levi Stadium San Francisco Ca. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 31 - 21. (Bill Nichols Images via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde sits on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 12-9. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
San Francisco 49ers center Daniel Kilgore (67) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (99) rests during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Panthers won the game, 23-3. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson (36) lines up against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
San Francisco 49ers Earl Mitchell (90) during NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Eli Harold (97) rests during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Panthers won the game, 23-3. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Eric Reid (35) defends during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 31-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (88) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers rookie tight end George Kittle (85) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won the game 33-10. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 31-21. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley (74) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won the game 33-10. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
San Francisco 49ers defensive back K'Waun Williams (24)during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Tom Hauck via AP)
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco won 31-21. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Kyle Nelson (86) looks on from the sidelines during a week 13 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Bears won 26-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Laken Tomlinson (75) against the New York Giants during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Leger Douzable (69) runs in pre game warm ups during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 32-31. (Scott Boehm via AP)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs for yardage in action against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) is seen on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 33-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Trent Brown (77) rests during an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game, 31-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
Chris Simms at BleacherReport.com thinks Russell Wilson's play will be the difference in a 28-16 Seahawks win, "The 49ers don't have the athletes up front to contain him and prevent him from making magic. They don't have the cover guys needed to stop Doug Baldwin downfield when the scramble drill starts, either."
David Steele at Sporting News likes Seattle by a final score of 28-10, "In Week 2, even before the Seahawks defense was gutted by injury, the 49ers made them sweat it out in Seattle. It's tough to imagine Russell Wilson and Co. being held to 12 points by the 49ers, even in Santa Clara (not that it's ever been a home-field edge for them). And that defense will still submit C.J. Beathard to another trial by fire, reminding everybody why the 49ers are in no rush to subject Jimmy Garoppollo to any of that yet."
Sam Farmer at the Los Angeles Times sees a win in Seattle's future, "Losing to the Falcons the way they did was a gut punch for the Seahawks, but they're not going to let the Rams run away with the NFC West. Seattle bounces back to win this on the road."
Jim Moore at 710Sports.com thinks quarterback play gives an advantage to Seattle, 24-20, "The 49ers could pull off a shocker here, but I'll still give the nod to the Seahawks because of the huge difference between Wilson and Beathard."
Mike Florio and Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com each predict a Seahawks win.
All 10 experts at ESPN.com side with the Seahawks, all eight analysts at CBSSports.com feel the same way, as do all five writers at USA Today, while five of six analysts at SI.com predict a Seattle win.
The Seahawks and 49ers face off on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the 49ers.
Seattle Seahawks fullback Dan Doornink (33) runs upfield during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Oct. 7, 1979. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 35-24. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana (16) passes during an NFL football game against Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 25, 1985, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 19-6. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers' Terrell Owens catches the game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Jeff Garcia while Seattle Seahawks' Shawn Springs defends during the fourth quarter in Seattle, Monday, Oct. 14. 29, 2002. The 49ers won, 28-21. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Robertson (31) gets ready to make sure San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst (20) is stopped on Sunday, December 1, 2002, in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 31-24. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks' Antonio Cochran (78) celebrates a fumble recovery by teammate safety Ken Hamlin on the first play after the 2-minute warning in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-19. At left is 49ers' Ron Stone. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Kevan Barlow (32) looks for hole in line on Saturday, December 27, 2003, in San Francisco, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 24-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck looks for room to pass under pressure from San Francisco 49ers' John Engelberger (95) and Derrick Hamilton (88) in the first quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson, right, runs in for a touchdown past San Francissco 49ers' Ronnie Heard on a 33-yard pass reception in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
Seattle Seahawks' D.J. Hackett (18) grabs a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Shawntae Spencer in the first half on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith attempts to pass under pressure from Seattle Seahawks' Craig Terrill, right, and Rodney Bailey (95) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 41-3. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws downfield while under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Julian Peterson, left, in the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.J. Hackett (18) cannot hold on to a pass in the second quarter as San Francisco 49ers strong safety Mark Roman defends in the second quarter Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore, center, fumbles in front of Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp in the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 12: Tight end Marcus Pollard #88 of the Seattle Seahawks spins after the reception against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won the game 24-0. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Marcus Pollard
Seattle Seahawks' Josh Wilson defends as San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Bruce makes a 33-yard reception in overtime in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Seattle. The 49ers won 33-30. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones, left, carries the ball in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry (59), top, tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Glen Coffee (29) during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks Matt Hasselbeck in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Justin Forsett in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ruvell Martin (82) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (22) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (15) against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) drives for the end zone during an NFL game against Seattle Seahawks defensive back Kam Chancellor (31) on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. The 49ers won the game, 19-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tries to make a tackle while blocked by Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) during the NFL week 7 football game on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game 13-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman comes down with an interception ahead of San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Randy Moss in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 42-13. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the defense of San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, left, intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass at 13:44 of the fourth quarter of the NFL NFC Championship playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, January 19, 2014 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 23-17. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Nov. 27, 2014, in Santa Clara, Ca. The Seahawks won the game, 19-3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner, left, closes in on San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Hyde, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) drops the ball after scoring a touchdown ahead of San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) catches the ball against San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers, 37-18. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Seattle Seahawks' Jeremy Lane (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this third in a series of seven photos, Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson leaps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Will Redmond, left, as defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sept. 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
