{"id":187006,"date":"2023-01-15T05:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T05:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/nfl-playoffs-2023-winners-and-losers-from-49ers-41-seahawks-23\/"},"modified":"2023-01-15T05:35:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T05:35:07","slug":"nfl-playoffs-2023-winners-and-losers-from-49ers-41-seahawks-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/nfl-playoffs-2023-winners-and-losers-from-49ers-41-seahawks-23\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Playoffs 2023: Winners and Losers from 49ers 41, Seahawks 23"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Seattle Seahawks’ first loss of the season came against the San Francisco 49ers, the loss that confirmed they wouldn’t win the NFC West came against the 49ers, and their final loss of the season is at the hands of the 49ers. It’s a bitter pill to swallow but what we saw over 180 minutes is an inferior roster that’s in the middle of a restructure get thumped by a team with an elite roster and an A+ offensive scheme.<\/p>\n
I didn’t feel any pain or anger out of this playoff loss like I did just about every postseason defeat in the Russell Wilson era. Even when the game was close I was satisfied with the fact that they were even competitive for as long as they were. This felt more like the 2010 Seahawks when they were crushed by the Chicago Bears in a snowstorm, but the way the season unfolded provided hope that things were turning for the better. Seattle badly needed a franchise quarterback that year… maybe they have one right now? And either way, there are a lot of pieces in place for this team to be great once more.<\/p>\n
One more Winners and Losers for the year.<\/p>\n
DK Metcalf<\/strong><\/p>\n After consecutive quiet games in must-win situations, Metcalf balled out today. He finished with 10 catches for 136 yards and 2 touchdowns, albeit some of that in garbage time but when the game was still close he had 6 catches for over 100 yards and that 50-yard TD over Charvarius Ward. Metcalf has only played four playoff games but he is already leaving his mark on NFL history.<\/p>\n Metcalf was outstanding and that’s what he can be at his best and when he is utilized properly.<\/p>\n Kenneth WalkerIII<\/strong><\/p>\n For whatever reason, Walker wasn’t used a lot in the 2nd half and I suspect he was nursing an injury. Otherwise we saw far too much DeeJay Dallas. Walker finished with 63 yards on 15 carries and a rushing touchdown, and he was physical and fighting hard for extra yards the whole game. Those may not be tremendous numbers but adjusting for an outstanding run defense, that was much better than expected.<\/p>\n Jason Myers<\/strong><\/p>\n No misses, and he nailed a 56-yard field goal right before halftime that gave the Seahawks the lead. It’ll be interesting to see if he will be retained this season as a free agent after missing only four kicks all year. <\/p>\n Uchenna Nwosu<\/strong><\/p>\n The only Seahawks defensive player who deserves praise today. He had three tackles for loss against the run, and had one of the whopping three QB hits the Seahawks managed on Brock Purdy. He’s been a superb signing and I hope that the Seahawks can improve the pass rush even further and really allow him to feast.<\/p>\n 1st Half Geno Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n 9\/10 for 104 yards and a gorgeous touchdown pass to DK Metcalf. He also scrambled for one first down and another scramble yielded a penalty that led to a field goal. Against that 49ers defense you take what you get and <\/p>\nlosers<\/h3>\n