The San Francisco 49ers were as unstoppable on Thanksgiving as cranberry dressing.
The Seattle Seahawks may have played host to a Thanksgiving game for the first time, but it wasn’t their night as the 49ers cruised to a 31-13 victory Thursday night at Lumen Field.
Running back Christian McCaffrey made his MVP case with 19 carries for 114 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 25 yards.
Geno Smith looked more like his reputation with an 18-of-27 for 180 yards and an interception stat line. Maybe a healthier Drew Lock on a short week would have been best.
Social media was quick with takes and responses surrounding the NFC West showdown. Here are some of the best reactions.
The #seattleseahawks green uniforms hurt my eyes.
— Laurena O' (@cactus_flag) November 24, 2023
Chris Collinsworth getting on the plane later tonight with his $800 in fish from Pikes Place pic.twitter.com/e1HB4MH2Gm
— Scott Fite (@scott_fite) November 24, 2023
It was as if Cris Collinsworth spoke it into existence: pic.twitter.com/kLkgw3zPb6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2023
lol turns out McCaffrey is the robot not Purdy pic.twitter.com/qKyTiWD1KH
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna) November 24, 2023
Brock Purdy looks like a young lover in one of those Jane Austin movies pic.twitter.com/4Fcn0XgpBZ
— Sun Min Kimes (@sunminkimes) November 24, 2023
Sorry, but the #49ers offense is better when Aiyuk is heavily targeted
— Suneil (@SoRealSuneil) November 24, 2023
Is Kyle Shanahan the worst 2nd half coach ever?
— Todd Hoyer (@ToddHoyer) November 24, 2023
I know Kyle Shanahan is a play calling genius and all, but George Kittle throwing a cut block on his own teammate seems like a WILD design. pic.twitter.com/Xiwr8BalEC
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) November 24, 2023
Kyle Shanahan is a masterful HC. He also has a weird obsession with keeping opponents in games they have no business being in. Up 24-3 snapping from your own endzone with CMC averaging 37 ypc, sure let’s go pass/pass.
— Strickly NFL (@StricklyNFLPod) November 24, 2023
You know it's a rough game for the Seahawks when the commentators talk more about Pete Carroll's gum than the players on the field.
— Scarelestial (@CelestialBlundr) November 24, 2023
Someone please ask @PeteCarroll and @Seahawks OC Waldren , where on this blue and green ball of earth is the commitment to run the ball and short passing game???
— Dana Navarro (@mrnavarro73) November 24, 2023
The Seahawks really tried to run up the middle against one of the best interior defenses on 3rd and 4th down. Pete Carroll apparently has it mixed up about when to run and when to pass.
— Austin Pray (@akpray2) November 24, 2023
Going to need @Chris_Broussard to remind @getnickwright that he trusts Geno Smith more than Brock Purdy!
— anothergemini_🇭🇹🏝️ (@MarjhaNazon) November 24, 2023
If the massive group of #Seahawks fans – that think Geno Smith is the problem – is correct…
…it was Pete Carroll & John Schneider who decided he was the answer, gave him the job, & signed him to a 3 year extension.
BOTH of their jobs should also be on the line. pic.twitter.com/EVpynrFtSv
— Mitch Levy (@Mitch_Seattle) November 24, 2023
Since Geno Smith stinks now, does that mean he finally wrote them back?
— ProfessionalFan (@_TheProFan) November 24, 2023
I’m so glad that Christian McCaffrey got out of the cesspool that is the carolina panthers organization (especially that idiot owner tepper) he just looks so much more happy with the 49ers and he is able to thrive on a decent team #SFvsSEA
— Charles Hadley (@BigC54) November 24, 2023
It might be time for Christian McCaffrey to get some love in the NFL MVP discussion. #NFL
— Andrew Sheehy (@andrewsheehy228) November 24, 2023
With his 2 TDs tonight, Christian McCaffrey set the 49ers single-season record for rushing TDs (11)
There are 6 games remaining in the season#FTTB
— Brian Renick🎙️ (@brenick77) November 24, 2023
Midseason NFL Honors
MVP: Tyreek Hill
OPOY: Christian McCaffrey
DPOY: DaRon Bland
OROY: CJ Stroud
DPOY: Jalen Carter
CPOY: Damar Hamlin
COY: Dan Campbell
EOY: John Lynch— Tony Renghini | 49ers/NFL Draft (@tonyrenghininfl) November 24, 2023
George Kittle feeding the Faithful.pic.twitter.com/kAHFZI4NWh
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) November 24, 2023
