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Buffalo Winter Blast Whips San Francisco 35-10; Bills clinch AFC East in win

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen dives in the end zone to score against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park NY on Sun Dec 1, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday Night Football saw a Buffalo Bills team that has all the weapons that could possibly take them deep into the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers fought hard but the miserable conditions that are foreign to the team put them behind the eight ball from the start of the game. They did score first in this game, a field goal followed by a touchdown in the third quarter but that would be all they could muster losing the game 35-10. The Bills for the fifth consecutive season have clinched their division.

Game recap: San Francisco was first up on the scoreboard. They drove deep into Buffalo territory but had to settle for a field goal. Jake Moody kicked a short 33 yard field goal for a 3-0 49er lead.

Even the shortest of field goals becomes a challenge with Sunday night’s weather conditions. With three seconds left on the clock in the first quarter, Buffalo scored the first touchdown of the game taking a 7-3 lead.

The Bills Ray Davis rushed for five yards and the score. The Tyler Bass point after kick was good and Buffalo took a 7-3 lead going into the second quarter. Following that first touchdown a barrage of snowballs were cascading down on the field from the stands.

At 8:38 in the second quarter the Bills struck again showcasing their running game. Buffalo was tearing the San Francisco defense apart running roughshod all over them. The Bills comfort level under these conditions became apparent scoring a 65 yard rushing touchdown and taking a 14-3 lead.

The Bills are used to these kind of conditions so traction was not posing too much of a problem for them. The 49ers on the other hand were slipping and sliding all over the place on both sides of the ball. With 41 ticks left on the clock the Bills scored their third touchdown of the day.

Buffalo had scored on three consecutive drives; this one a Josh Allen pass connecting with Mack Hollins for seven yards and a 21-3 Buffalo lead. With four seconds left in the half San Francisco’s Jake Moody attempted a 55 yard field goal which fell short and at the half the Bills had a 21-3 lead.

The snow got even heavier as the second half got underway. The conditions proved to be a challenge for Buffalo at times and San Francisco most of the time. The Bills extended their lead at 5:58 in the third quarter. Amari Cooper caught a Josh Allen pass and lateraled it to Allen who scampered for seven yards and their fourth touchdown of the game.

With a 28-3 lead, the Bills were rolling. With under three minutes left in the quarter San Francisco’s Isaac Guerendo rushed for 15 yards for the Niners first touchdown of the game. After three quarters of football the Bills were leading 28-10.

The Bills scored a fifth touchdown to start off the fourth quarter. Quarterback Josh Allen scampered for eight yards extending Buffalo’s lead 35-10. The Bills had taken control of this game from the start and the 49ers couldn’t do much about it.

San Francisco had fumbled three times in the game, losing all three and despite ten minutes left in the game, this contest was a done deal. The San Francisco bench looked completely miserable, deflated and more than ready to board the plane home to sunny California. The final was 35-10.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy finished the game 11 of 18 for 94 yards and no interceptions. He was sacked twice. The team rushed for 153 yards with Jordan Mason leading the way with 78 yards. Jauan Jennings received for 56 yards. Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and Kyle Juszczyk all had fumbles in this game.

The Bills quarterback Josh Allen passed for 148 yards and two touchdown, he rushed for another touchdown and received for a third. He had one amazing game. The Bills rushed for 220 yards with James Cook the leader with 107 yards. The Buffalo ground game was a huge factor in their win. They also had 152 receiving yards.

Game notes: On Sunday Night Football the 49ers took on the Bills at Highmark Stadium. The weather report for Sunday night favored the Bills with snow flurries during game time. The PA system was joyfully playing “Let It Snow” as the game got underway.

Cold weather games do not favor a lot of teams with San Francisco being one of them. Dealing with conditions like this put another layer of game planning in play. With their record under .500 the 49ers lost this game and faced a team like Buffalo coupled with miserable playing conditions was a huge challenge. Slippery conditions injury posedan enormous threat. A lot of credit to the Buffalo fans who weathered the snow storm to root their team on. They are the epitome of the true football fan

San Francisco will put this game behind them as they prepare for a game with the Chicago Bears next Sunday. Their last two games, Green Bay and Buffalo, had turned into a couple of train wrecks. The team will appreciate the balmy 63 degree weather that is predicted for next Sunday’s game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 PM PST at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Fumble by O’Connell loses game for Raiders 19-17 in Kansas City

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) seated feeling the frustration after a fumble and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) holding the recovered football after time runs out and the Chiefs hang onto win the football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Nov 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich talk about the fumble at the end of the game. The Las Vegas Raiders were in the Kansas City Chiefs zone at the 48 trying to get good field position for kicker Daniel Carlson to kick a game winning field goal with seconds left in the game. The Raiders wanted a little more field position for Carlson when quarterback Aidan O’Connell was counting his audibles when center Andre James snapped the ball which deflected off O’Connell for a fumble and was recovered by the Chiefs to win the game 19-17.

#2 No doubt about it Rich it had to be a heartbreaker for Antonio Pierce the Raiders head coach after O’Connell was moving the ball down field on that last offensive possession to get it over the 50 in the Chiefs zone and it didn’t hold up for the Raiders.

#3 In this game the Raiders had a more mindful defense and O’Connell was staying in step with the Chiefs offense For O’Connell on Friday Night Football 23-35, 340 yards, and two touchdowns. The Raiders kept it close but again just fell short at the end of the game.

#4 To Raiders defense they kept the pressure up on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs scored a field goal in the first quarter, a touchdown in the second quarter, two field goals in the third quarter by Michael Wright, and it was Wright’s game go ahead field goal with 9:53 left that lifted the Chiefs past the by a field goal.

#5 The Raiders now 2-10 having lost seven in a row will cone to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bucs are just a game out of first place with a 5-6 record. The Bucs are 2-4 at home the Raiders are a 1-6 on the road. How do you see this game shaking out?

Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremey Harness: Will Purdy get to start in Buffalo on Sunday?

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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) chases San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) who runs for his life in the second half of action at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 17, 2024 Purdy’s last game before he was out with injury. (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremey Harness:

#1 What it got to be like for the 49ers to facing the Buffalo Bills this Sunday on the first day of December without four of their pro bowlers?

#2 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that “It’s nice when your one game out of first place in your own division.” Despite the 49ers recent troubles missing star players and quarterback Brock Purdy playing hurt.

#3 The 49ers coming into Buffalo at 5-6. The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss on Nov 17th 30-21. The Bills are not only tough at home but their seven game over .500 at 9-2. This no doubt will be one of the toughest games of the season for San Francisco especially with quarterback Brock Purdy in question.

Jeremy Harness filled in for David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcast heard every Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders have their hands full Minshew out and Chiefs coming in at KC this Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) assisted by team trainers and head coach Antonio Pierce suffers a broken collarbone against the Denver Broncos on Sun Nov 24, 2024 and will miss the rest of the season (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 At the end of the second quarter the Raiders (2-9) held a 13-9 lead over the visiting Denver Broncos (7-5) at Allegiant Stadium after kicker Daniel Carlson added a three point field goal at with no time left to end the first half. At that juncture it would appear the Raiders had some confidence going into halftime.

#2 It didn’t last long the Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught a 18 yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix to take the lead for good 16-13 at 10:49 in the third quarter it was the only scoring by either team in the third quarter.

#3 The Broncos in the fourth quarter kicker Will Lutz hit a 45 yard field goal at 12:05 and the Broncos went up by six. The Raiders at 8:59 kicker Carlson hit a 53 yard field goal to cut the lead to 19-16. The Broncos scored a touchdown on Courtland Sutton two yard touchdown at 5:30 to increase their lead at 26-16. Carlson at 3:38 came back out and hit a 22 yard field goal Raiders cut the Broncos lead to seven points 26-19. The Broncos Lutz again hit another field goal this one for 33 yards and the Broncos raised their lead to ten points 29-19.

#4 Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew went 25-42 for 230 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Minshew had another outing struggling to score touchdowns in the second half and was sacked and received a broken collarbone and will be out for the rest of the season.

#5 The Raiders try it all over again this Fri Nov 29th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against the Chiefs. The Chiefs who finally lost a game come into Friday’s contest 10-1 winning their last game against the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday. How do you see this on with the Chiefs on deck.

Tony Renteria podcasts Raiders football Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Fall To Packers At Frigid Lambeau 38-10

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It’s a hot potato for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen (17) who fumbles the ball against the Green Bay Packers at frigid Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sun Nov 24, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers (5-6) played a very important game on Sunday taking on the Green Bay Packers (8-3) losing 38-10 in a blowout. After a tough loss last week to the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 they were looking to get back on track but it went sideways from the start of the game falling behind 10-0 in the first quarter.

The team had to play without quarterback Brock Purdy due to a shoulder injury which was a huge blow for the team. Brandon Allen who stepped in for Purdy finished with 17 of 29, one touchdown and one interception.

Christian McCaffrey rushed for only 31 yards and had 37 receiving yards. It has been said that the season really gets going in earnest in week 11 and so the loss last week and now today’s loss in week 12 was a real disappointment especially since they face the 9-2 Buffalo Bills next week.

The game was playing pretty close in the first half of the opening quarter. Mid-way through the first quarter, the Packers scored the first touchdown of the game taking the early 7-0 lead. Jordan Love connected with Tucker Kraft for 11 yards and the Pack was off and running. They extended their lead to 10-0 with 11 seconds left in the first quarter; a 51 yard Brandon McManus Field Goal.

Both teams scored a touchdown in the second quarter. At 6:33 in the quarter Josh Jacobs rushed for one yard and Green Bay had a 17-0 lead threatening to bust this game wide open. San Francisco fought back and finally got up on the scoreboard with 1:02 left in the first half. Brandon Allen connected with George Kittle for three yards and the score at the half was 17-7 in favor of the Packers.

The 49ers were only able to score three points in the entire second half. Jake Moody kicked a 48 yard field goal but that would be it for San Francisco. Jacobs scored his second rushing touchdown of the day punching it in for one yard and a 24-10 Packer lead. After three, Green Bay was leading by the score of 24-10.

A turning point for San Francisco in the second half could have come down to the 87-yard kickoff return by Deebo Samuel which was called back when Eric Saubert was called for holding. The 49ers had wasted a first-and-goal. It all seemed to go downhill from that point on.

The Packers had a productive fourth quarter with Jacobs scoring his third touchdown of the day, another one for one yard and a 31-10 lead. These three touchdowns would match a career high for Jacobs. They would cap this game off with 4:14 left in the game.

Love connected with Malik Heath for three yards and an insurmountable 38-10 lead. A very poor defensive effort from San Francisco was certainly a big part of the final score.

Allen finished the day going 17-29, with one touchdown, two fumbles and one interception. It was a very disappointing day for McCaffrey who rushed for only 31 yards and 37 receiving yards. George Kittle finished with 82 receiving yards and scored the only San Francisco touchdown of the day.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the 49ers traveled to Green Bay to take on the Packers at frigid Lambeau Field braving the 42 degree temperature with freezing rains at the game. San Francisco is currently in second place in a tight race with the Rams.

The Phoenix Cardinals were holding down first place with a 6-5 record but fell to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday and so first place is knotted at 6-5 apiece. The bottom line is that the 49ers lost Sunday’s game in this tight NFC West.

This weekend is week 12 and would have been the time for San Francisco to turn things around after some tough losses. This was a tough game for the team losing quarterback Brock Purdy to a shoulder injury which is serious enough to keep him out of this game.

There is the hope that he will be able to bounce back in next week’s game against the Buffalo Bills in week 13. A further blow will be the absence of Nick Bosa and Trent Williams. Sunday’s game was a challenge for San Francisco and the loss was a turning point of their season. For sure it was a huge impact.

Next week the 49ers will face another huge challenge facing Josh Allen and the 9-2 Buffalo Bills. They will also be on the road for this game and the team will need Brock Purdy back at the helm. The status of Purdy, Bosa and WIlliams will be updated in the coming week. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for next Sunday night at 5:20 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Minshew suffers AC Joint injury could be out indefinitely; Raiders can go after after ex-Giant Daniel Jones

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew seen here throwing against the Miami Dolphins Sun Nov 17, 2024 in Miami. Minshew suffered a AC Joint injury in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Sun Nov 24, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 At the end of the second quarter the Raiders (2-9) held a 13-9 lead over the visiting Denver Broncos (7-5) at Allegiant Stadium after kicker Daniel Carlson added a three point field goal at with no time left to end the first half. At that juncture it would appear the Raiders had some confidence going into halftime.

#2 It didn’t last long the Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton caught a 18 yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix to take the lead for good 16-13 at 10:49 in the third quarter it was the only scoring by either team in the third quarter.

#3 The Broncos in the fourth quarter kicker Will Lutz hit a 45 yard field goal at 12:05 and the Broncos went up by six. The Raiders at 8:59 kicker Carlson hit a 53 yard field goal to cut the lead to 19-16. The Broncos scored a touchdown on Courtland Sutton two yard touchdown at 5:30 to increase their lead at 26-16. Carlson at 3:38 came back out and hit a 22 yard field goal Raiders cut the Broncos lead to seven points 26-19. The Broncos Lutz again hit another field goal this one for 33 yards and the Broncos raised their lead to ten points 29-19.

#4 Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew went 25-42 for 230 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Minshew had another outing struggling to score touchdowns in the second half.

#5 The Raiders try it all over again this Fri Nov 29th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City against the Chiefs. The Chiefs who finally lost a game come into Friday’s contest 10-1 winning their last game against the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday. How do you see this on with the Chiefs on deck.

Rich Perez podcasts Raiders football after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: 49ers Purdy out of action against Green Bay sore throwing shoulder; Raiders Crosby fined twice by NFL; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is all wrapped up by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a scratch for today’s game in Green Bay as he is suffering a shoulder injury on throwing side. Purdy will miss his first game in three seasons as starting quarterback for the 49ers and didn’t miss a start when he was a quarterback in college.

#2 Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby who did not get a sack for the third straight week. To make matters worse Crosby was fined by the league for unsportsmanship like conduct and unnecessary roughness. Maxx was charged with kneeing, striking, and kicking Miami Dolphin players,.

#3 New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones requested a trade after being the starting quarterback after nine seasons. Jones is in a four year $160 million contract and has not performed at the level the Giants would expect: In ten games for the Giants Jones has completed 63% of his passes for 2970 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.

#4 Charlie turning to baseball news, former San Francisco Giants bench coach Aylssa Nakken has left the Giants to become an assistant for player development for the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken was the first female coach in Major League Baseball history on Arp 12, 2022. Former Giants manager Gabe Kapler brought her on board as a coach and she was a huge inspiration for girls and women softball and baseball players alike. Nakken will join former Giant coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Albernaz is associate manager and Correa is a field coordinator. Former Giants catcher Stephen Vogt who is the Cleveland Guardians was mainly responsible for bringing Nakken on board.

#5 The MLB Baseball Writers Association of America have voted Shohei Ohtani the National League MVP and Aaron Judge the American League MVP. Ohtani win the MVP Award for the third straight time. Judge led MLB hitters with 58 home runs, 144 RBIs, 133 walks, and hit .322. Both Ohtani and Judge were in the 2024 World Series.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Can Shanahan get Niners ready against the Packers?; Has SF’s fire got turned down a notch or two?

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San Francisco 49ers head coach taking some tough questions after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi Stadium on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, how much impact to the defense did it have with Nick Bosa out of the line up and how many flaws could you see in the defense on Sunday?

#2 Talk about the impact that running Christian McCaffrey is having on the offense who is struggling and is not playing like his old self. Is he still trying to work through his past injuries that had slowed him down.

#3 The 49ers are in Green Bay this Sunday. The Packers are rolling they have won five of their last six games and defeated the Bears in their last game in a close one 20-19. Will the 49ers have their hands full this Sunday against the Pack at the Frozen Tundra?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders need more offense to snap six game skid; Broncos next up at Allegiant

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On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) scores a touchdown as Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola Mao (20) couldn’t quite catch Smith at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Mon Nov 18, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) just couldn’t get any scoring going in all four quarters and not enough to stay in step with the Miami Dolphins (4-6) getting beat 34-19 dropping their sixth straight game at Hard Rock Cafe in Miami.

#2 The Raiders with this loss have given up 75 points in their last two games 34 points Sunday against the Dolphins and last week 41 points to the Cincinnati Bengals. The defense has to be exhausted and the offense is giving up to many fourth downs.

#3 Tony the fourth quarter Sunday really ate up the Raiders defense the Dolphins were unstoppable scoring 17 points to putting much put this game out of reach with the Dolphins De’Von Achane carrying for two yards for a touchdown at 10:37, Jonnu Smith at 3:19 caught a 57 yard pass to make it 31-19 and at Miami kicker Jason Sanders booted a 46 yard field goal at 1:55 for the 34-19 final.

#4 Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew continues to get frustrated and just couldn’t convert enough scoring to catch the Dolphins. Minshew 30-43 for 280 yards and two touchdowns. Minshew was having trouble staying in the pocket and getting protection.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the Denver Broncos (6-5) at Allegiant Stadium next Sunday for a 1:05pm PST kickoff against the Denver Broncos and quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos have been hovering around .500 and played the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Can you see the offensive line recovering for the Raiders and being able to hold the Broncos pass rush so that Minshew could get some time to pass the ball?

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

A Stunning Seattle Final Drive Beats San Francisco 20-17 Ending a Three Year Drought

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Nov 17, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers (5-5) and the Seattle Seahawks (5-5) met in a highly competitive contest Sunday afternoon. The 49ers led at the half 7-6 but the second half revealed a determined Geno Smith scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game to take the lead and the eventual win 20-17.

Game recap: Other than a San Francisco touchdown with ten seconds left on the clock in the opening quarter there was not a lot of action offensively. Brock Purdy rushed for a ten yard touchdown taking back the lead that the Seahawks had established mid-way through the first quarter.

Seattle kicker Jason Myers had a 52 yard field goal, the first team to score in the game. San Francisco would end the quarter with the Purdy touchdown and going into the second quarter the 49ers led by the score of 7-3.

The only score in the second quarter was a Seattle field goal, a 57 yard Myers kick. The score at the half was 7-6 with San Francisco leading. The first half was a highly competitive one between two evenly matched teams.

There had been only two field goals and one touchdown in the first thirty minutes of play and both teams would be looking for a whole lot more offense in the second half; that one huge play that will break this game open.

San Francisco needed to figure out more ways to score more points in the second half of this low-scoring game, and keep Seattle guessing. The Seahawks had not found the end zone in the first half something that they needed to do if they had any chance of coming out with a win in this game.

San Francisco would need to get their offensive groove going in the second half; they especially wanted to see the dangerous running back Christian McCaffrey get cooking. The San Francisco defense gave their offense an amazing opportunity in the opening minutes of the third quarter intercepting the ball near the Seattle 27 yard line.

The 49ers were poised to extend their lead. San Francisco, was having their share of penalties some of them ill-timed infractions. They had back to back penalties after the interception and were unable to find the end zone. They had to settle for a 33 yard Jake Moody field goal extending their lead 10-6.

The Seahawks got a great drive going following the San Francisco field goal with quarterback Geno Smith mixing it up with some plays through the air as well as on the ground. Seattle drove down into the red zone and had a first and goal inside the San Francisco five yard line.

The Seahawks Kenneth Walker punched the ball into the end zone, the extra point was good and the Seahawks had taken back the lead 13-10. After throwing the interception earlier, Smith was undeterred in this second drive of the third quarter.

San Francisco fought back driving into Seattle territory led by McCaffrey and Purdy really got the passing game going. Inside the red zone, San Francisco committed their eighth penalty but came right back taking up residence on the Seahawk five yard line. The possession culminated in a Purdy to Jauan Jennings three yard pass, the touchdown, with Jennings waltzing into the end zone through a huge gap taking a 17-13 lead with 9:33 left in the game.

The Seahawks put together a great drive having a fourth and one on the San Francisco 37 yard line but could not convert and San Francisco took over on downs with under four minutes left on the clock.

The 49ers defense had really stepped up when it was needed most. San Francisco needed a couple of first downs and some solid clock management to finish off Seattle. The 49ers stalled on the Seattle 42 yard line forcing a punt and the Seahawks had renewed life.

Seattle put together a stunning drive with Smith running the ball into the end zone with 12 seconds left in the game taking a 20-17 lead. The Seahawks had beaten the 49ers for the first time in three years.

Both quarterbacks had done a great job spreading the ball out throughout this game This was a hotly contested game from start to finish with San Francisco coming up just short. Purdy finished the game with 21 of 28 passes, 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked twice. McCaffrey rushed for 79 yards and 27 receiving yards. Jennings had 91 receiving yards in the loss.

Seattle was more explosive in the second half of the game than San Francisco. Smith had a very productive game finishing with 25 of 32 passes for 221 yards, and one interception. He also rushed for 29 yards, some of those yards coming in the final seconds of the game. Kenneth Walker III rushed for 54 yards and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 110 receiving yards. The payback that the Seahawks had been looking for became a reality.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the 49ers were looking for their third consecutive win as they took on the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. McCaffrey continues to work back into the system after his long layoff. After a slow start this season, San Francisco had turned things around and but just couldn’t get past the Seahawks Sunday even though they had some vastly improved offense and defense.

Seattle came into this game following a bye in week ten and a loss to the Los Angeles Rams 26-20 in week nine. Seattle opened the season with a bang winning three games in a row over the Broncos , the Patriots and the Dolphins but stalled out losing to the Lions, the Giants and a loss to the 49ers on a Thursday Night Football matchup back on October 10th.

Seattle got a little payback in this game. San Francisco had beat the Cowboys 30-24 in week 8, followed by a bye in week nine and then a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Niners couldn’t dominate Seattle like they did earlier this season in this game. San Francisco had beaten the Seahawks for the past three years but that string ended Sunday.

The 49ers will take on the Green Bay Packers in a week 12 matchup. Kickoff for that game is slated for 1:25 PM.