Over the past three games, the Seahawks have been outscored by opponents by nearly 30 points, putting them in too big of holes to climb out of.
SEATTLE, Wash. - For a few brief moments, Geno Smith looked ready to slay his demons against the San Francisco 49ers, opening a promising first drive for theby connecting with DK Metcalf on a crossing route for a 30-yard completion down to the opposing 30-yard line.
Brusque with reporters after Thursday's loss, a frustrated Smith pointed to poor execution for Seattle's chronic slow starts, as the team has been hurt by a mostly ineffective run game, drive-killing penalties, and far too many turnovers. As has been the case for the better part of a month, the Seahawks eventually found traction in the second half against the 49ers as Smith led a 13-play, 94-yard drive that culminated in a Ken Walker III touchdown run to cut the deficit to 23-17 late in the third quarter.
Unfortunately, Macdonald and his staff don't have to get back to the drawing board on offense and special teams only. Heading into a mini bye before a Week 7 road clash with the Falcons, with Jenkins' fumble return being the lone exception, the Seahawks' defense hasn't been much better starting games as of late either.
San Francisco ended up rushing for 105 yards in the first half and also scored a 76-yard touchdown when safety Julian Love couldn't make a play on an underthrown ball from Brock Purdy to Deebo Samuel, allowing the receiver to take off for nearly 50 yards after the catch on a blown coverage.
"I don't think we're flat," Macdonald responded. "Teams have openers and you have to stop those openers. That's just what it is. That's a combination of understanding how teams are attacking you, how that's evolving, and keep putting them in better position to make plays and our guys have got to go make the plays. Our guys are ready to play."
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