DEC. 4 SLUMPING SEATTLE NEEDS TO BREAK 49ERS STREAK – There was a time not that long ago that the Seahawks owned the 49ers. That edge left, however, with Russell Wilson.

Seattle beat San Francisco 10 consecutives times from 2013-17 and won 14 of 17 in the series before Wilson was traded to the Broncos in 2021. Since then the tables have dramatically turned.

The Seahawks have lost four in a row to the Niners heading into Sunday’s showdown in northern California, including a 31-13 drubbing on Thanksgiving night. The games haven’t been close, with San Francisco winning by margins of 20, 8, 18 and 18.

With victories of 42-10 over the 9-3 Cowboys and 42-19 over the 10-2 Eagles, the Niners again look like the best team in the NFC. If the Seahawks are to find their way back to the playoffs – even as a Wild Card – Sunday’s game is a must-win over a beat it suddenly hasn’t been able to beat.

DEC. 3 PICKETT MAY MISS SEAHAWKS TILT – The Seattle Seahawks may face another backup quarterback as the season winds down.