The San Francisco 49ers, with a record of 12-4, are preparing to battle the Seattle Seahawks, who stand at 13-3, in a crucial Week 18 matchup. The outcome of this game is significant, as it will determine the NFC West champion and secure the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
For this highly anticipated game, here are the projected starters for the 49ers” offense against the Seahawks:
- Quarterback: Brock Purdy
- Running Back: Christian McCaffrey
- Wide Receiver: Jauan Jennings
- Wide Receiver: Ricky Pearsall
- Wide Receiver: Demarcus Robinson
- Tight End: George Kittle
- Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk
- Left Tackle: Trent Williams
- Left Guard: Spencer Burford
- Center: Jake Brendel
- Right Guard: Dominick Puni
- Right Tackle: Colton McKivitz
On the defensive side, the 49ers will start:
- Left Defensive End: Bryce Huff
- Left Defensive Tackle: Kalia Davis
- Right Defensive Tackle: Alfred Collins
- Right Defensive End: Sam Okuayinonu
- Weakside Linebacker: Dee Winters
- Middle Linebacker: Tatum Bethune
- Strongside Linebacker: Luke Gifford
- Left Cornerback: Renardo Green
- Strong Safety: Ji”Ayir Brown
- Free Safety: Malik Mustapha
- Right Cornerback: Deommodore Lenoir
- Nickelback: Upton Stout
In special teams, the 49ers have:
- Placekicker: Eddy Pineiro
- Punter: Thomas Morstead
- Holder: Thomas Morstead
- Punt Returner: Skyy Moore
- Kick Returner: Skyy Moore
- Long Snapper: Jon Weeks
On the Seahawks” side, their projected offensive starters are:
- Quarterback: Sam Darnold
- Running Back: Kenneth Walker III
- Wide Receiver: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Wide Receiver: Cooper Kupp
- Wide Receiver: Rashid Shaheed
- Tight End: AJ Barner
- Fullback: Robbie Ouzts
- Left Tackle: Josh Jones
- Left Guard: Grey Zabel
- Center: Jalen Sundell
- Right Guard: Anthony Bradford
- Right Tackle: Abraham Lucas
Defensively, the Seahawks will feature:
- Left Defensive End: Jarran Reed
- Defensive Tackle: Byron Murphy II
- Right Defensive End: Leonard Williams
- Weakside Linebacker: DeMarcus Lawrence
- Inside Linebacker: Drake Thomas
- Inside Linebacker: Ernest Jones IV
- Strongside Linebacker: Boye Mafe
- Left Cornerback: Devon Witherspoon
- Strong Safety: Coby Bryant
- Free Safety: Julian Love
- Right Cornerback: Riq Woolen
- Nickelback: Nick Emmanwori
For special teams, the Seahawks will have:
- Placekicker: Jason Myers
- Punter: Michael Dickson
- Holder: Michael Dickson
- Punt Returner: Rashid Shaheed
- Kick Returner: Rashid Shaheed
- Long Snapper: Chris Stoll
The 49ers have faced injuries to several key players throughout the season, including Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk. Despite these challenges, Kyle Shanahan“s team is on the brink of capturing their first divisional title since 2023, riding a six-game winning streak. Their last defeat came in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams. Purdy has been instrumental in this successful run, and he will aim to maintain that momentum in the season finale.
Playing at home, the 49ers are optimistic about their chances against the Seahawks. Fans can expect a thrilling performance from Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the squad.
On the other hand, the Seahawks are also enjoying a six-game winning streak, with their last loss occurring in Week 11 against the Rams. They have established themselves as one of the toughest defenses in the league. This defensive strength has allowed their offense, led by Darnold, to operate without the pressure of defensive failures. A victory in this game will secure the top seed in the NFC for the Seahawks, providing ample motivation for players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba to elevate their game against the 49ers.
Fans of the 49ers can check out the latest team schedule and delve into the depth chart for the ongoing NFL season.
