The Seattle Seahawks claimed a massive victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, winning their Week 11 contest within the NFC West 20-17. Mike Macdonald’s excellent defense limited Kyle Shanahan’s offense to 17 points and just 277 total yards of offense. Brock Purdy threw for just 159 yards and one interception. Analyzing the advanced metrics, these were the Seahawks’ three highest-graded players on defense, according to Pro Football Focus.
The highest-graded Seahawks in Week 11 vs the 49ers:
🥇 Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 88.2
🥈 Olusegun Oluwatimi – 80.8
🥉 Devon Witherspoon – 78.2
🏅 Tyrice Knight – 77.5
🏅 Abraham Lucas – 76.8 pic.twitter.com/pGYhFCXYM1— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) November 18, 2024
Devon Witherspoon | CB | 78.2
Devon Witherspoon was everywhere, totaling a season-high eight tackles for Aden Durde’s aggressive defense. Witherspoon was competitive, recording three pass breakups in this game alone. PFF credited the versatile corner with allowing just four receptions on seven targets for 37 receiving yards. The 49ers found no success throwing the ball in his direction.
Tyrice Knight | LB | 77.5
Mid-round linebacker Tyrice Knight was outstanding in his first start at off-ball linebacker since the team surprisingly released Tyrel Dodson. Knight accumulated 10 tackles and one quarterback hit. Seattle’s new LB duo helped hold superstar running back Christian McCaffrey to 79 rushing yards and a pedestrian 4.2 yards per carry.
Coby Bryant | S | 70.4
Coby Bryant has done an admirable job stepping up while the Seahawks have navigated some injuries in the secondary. Bryant played all 63 defensive snaps against the 49ers, remaining on the field for every defensive snap. The former Cincinnati standout totaled five tackles and allowed just one reception for a five-yard gain.
