Purdy Perfect vs. the Seahawks

The San Francisco QB1 has yet to lose a game to Seattle and his win streak now extends into the 2024 season. In his fourth regular season start against the Seahawks, Brock Purdy completed 18 of 28 pass attempts for 255 yards and three touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 129.3. Purdy’s two favorite targets of the night were wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., who caught three passes for 102 yards, and tight end George Kittle, who had five catches for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Samuel Sr.’s score in the second quarter was one of the best plays of the night – the veteran pass catcher hauled in Purdy’s shot near midfield and added another 50-plus yards on the catch for the 76-yard touchdown. Kittle’s first touchdown was just as impressive, with the veteran reaching into the end zone and tapping his toe on the pylon for the 10-yard score.

Rookie standouts in Seattle

With veteran Talanoa Hufanga back on the injured reserve list, the team turned to rookie Malik Mustapha to start in his place alongside sophomore Ji’Ayir Brown. Thursday marked Mustapha’s second NFL start, and the rookie wasted no time making his presence known, picking off Seattle’s quarterback Geno Smith as he led his team down the field on their opening drive. Defensive lineman Nick Bosa recorded a quarterback hit and Mustapha was ready to grab Smith’s shot off wide receiver Tyler Lockett. The interception was the first of Mustapha’s young career.

Fellow rookie Renardo Green had his own choice midway through the fourth quarter on what could have been Seattle’s go-ahead goal. Green jumped the route and picked off a pass intended for Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf and turned the momentum back in San Francisco’s favor. The 49ers scored two touchdowns after that interception to seal the victory.

Jordan MasonProductive Night in Seattle

Mason entered Week 6 as the NFL’s second-leading rusher, adding another nine carries for 73 yards on Thursday night. However, the third-year defenseman did not play the team’s entire Week 6 game. Midway through the second quarter, Mason ran down the left side for a 14-yard gain, but landed hard on his left shoulder as he was taken down by a swarm of defenders. He was initially listed as doubtful to return, but after further investigation he was cleared to return for the start of the third quarter.

However, it appears the injury did affect him as he had just one carry for eight yards in the second half. Mason opened the game in a big way, ripping off 38 yards on his third rushing attempt to set up San Francisco’s opening 25-yard field goal. With his 73 yards on the ground, Mason overtook Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry to lead the league in rushing yards with 609 yards on the year.

Welcome to Crew, Matthew Wright

After landing in The Bay about 48 hours ago, kicker Matthew Wright made his 49ers debut Thursday night. The fifth-year pro got his first opportunity during San Francisco’s first offensive series, and he managed to take it, capping a 13-play, 90-yard drive with a 25-yard field goal. He added a 41-yard field and a 35-yard kick in the first half and hit all three of his extra point attempts that night.

Special Teams Big game of the night

In addition to Mustapha’s interception in the first quarter and Green’s pick in the fourth quarter, San Francisco added a special team takeaway in their Week 6 matchup. The team’s second turnover is credited to the 49ers’ special teamers kicking off in Seattle converted early in the second quarter into extra possession for San Francisco. Cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. connected with Seahawks returner Laviska Shenault Jr. and linebacker Tatum Bethune recovered the fumble. The 49ers took advantage of the turnover and turned it into three points on the ensuing drive.

• S Malik Mustapha (ankle): Left the game in the second quarter and was demoted to away in the third quarter.
• RB Jordan Mason (shoulder): Questionable to return in the second quarter and returned to action in the third quarter.
• OL Aaron Banks (cramps): Listed as questionable in the fourth quarter and replaced by Spencer Burford.
• K Matthew Wright (shoulder)