Final2021 Week 4

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 4 2021

Seattle Seahawks

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28

San Francisco 49ers

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21

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Seahawks0714728
49ers706821

SEA 28SF 21 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    9.6PPR pts

    14/23, 165 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    35.7PPR pts

    8 REC, 156 YDS, 2 TD

  • 49ers leader

    Trey Lance

    SF · QB

    20.4PPR pts

    9/18, 157 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Quandre Diggs

    SEA

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Seahawks 28, 49ers 21: Seattle beats San Francisco

Seattle broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring San Francisco 21–14 after the break to win 28–21. San Francisco outgained the Seahawks 457–234.

The 49ers went 2-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Seahawks finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin SEA 0 turnovers
  • +6% third-down rate SEA 20% · SF 14%

Game Highlights

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Why the Seahawks Won

Seattle won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs 49ers
SeahawksStat49ers
0Turnovers2
20%Third-down conversion14%
Other team stats
234Total yards457
4.3Yards per play6.3
54Plays72
28:19Time of possession31:41

Scoring Summary

The Seahawks scored four touchdowns; the 49ers scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlaySEASF
1st quarter
9:35SFJimmy Garoppolo → Ross Dwelley, 21-yard TD Takes leadMitch Wishnowsky XP07
2nd quarter
1:54SEARussell Wilson → DK Metcalf, 12-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP77
3rd quarter
5:22SEARussell Wilson 16-yard TD run Takes leadJason Myers XP147
4:26SEARussell Wilson → Freddie Swain, 13-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP217
2:10SFTrey Lance → Deebo Samuel, 76-yard TDXP missed2113
4th quarter
12:07SEAAlex Collins 14-yard TD run Extends leadJason Myers XP2813
1:20SFTrey Lance → Deebo Samuel, 8-yard TDTrey Lance 2-pt run2821

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs 49ers, Week 4 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Deebo SamuelSFWR35.7 PTSWR2
  2. Russell WilsonSEAQB21.6 PTSQB11
  3. Trey LanceSFQB20.4 PTSQB13
  4. DK MetcalfSEAWR16.5 PTSWR22

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB9.6QB2814/2316511———79.1
Trey LanceSFQB20.4QB139/18157207410117.1Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonSEAQB21.6QB1116/23149204261116.0

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Deebo SamuelSFWR35.7WR2WR1101281562
DK MetcalfSEAWR16.5WR22WR———84651Start/Sit →
Alex CollinsSEARB15.8RB19RB1044122340
Freddie SwainSEAWR10.0WR49WR———43201
Ross DwelleySFTE9.1TE18TE———11211
Trey SermonSFRB8.9RB38RB19890————
George KittleSFTE8.0TE22TE———114400Start/Sit →
Mohamed SanuSFWR7.5WR64WR———54350
Tyler LockettSEAWR6.4WR69WR———54240
Chris CarsonSEARB4.1RB51RB133001110
Brandon AiyukSFWR2.5WR99WR———31150
Jauan JenningsSFWR2.4WR100WR———11140Start/Sit →
Will DisslySEATE1.5TE56TE———2250
Jacques PatrickSFRB1.2RB69RB2120————
Travis HomerSEARB0.5RB73RB150————Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldSFWR0.0—WR———2000

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Tyler LockettWR48 snaps86%
  2. Will DisslyTE46 snaps82%
  3. DK MetcalfWR46 snaps82%
  4. Colby ParkinsonTE38 snaps68%
  5. Chris CarsonRB25 snaps45%

Target Share22 targets

  1. DK Metcalf36%, 8 targets
  2. Tyler Lockett23%, 5 targets
  3. Freddie Swain18%, 4 targets
  4. Alex Collins9%, 2 targets
  5. Will Dissly9%, 2 targets
  6. Other5%, 1 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Chris Carson46%, 13 carries
  2. Alex Collins36%, 10 carries
  3. Russell Wilson14%, 4 carries
  4. Travis Homer4%, 1 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE70 snaps92%
  2. Deebo SamuelWR68 snaps89%
  3. Brandon AiyukWR51 snaps67%
  4. Mohamed SanuWR39 snaps51%
  5. Trey SermonRB39 snaps51%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel34%, 12 targets
  2. George Kittle31%, 11 targets
  3. Mohamed Sanu14%, 5 targets
  4. Brandon Aiyuk9%, 3 targets
  5. Trent Sherfield6%, 2 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Trey Sermon66%, 19 carries
  2. Trey Lance24%, 7 carries
  3. Jacques Patrick7%, 2 carries
  4. Deebo Samuel3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE7092%1131%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR6889%1234%1
Tyler LockettSEAWR4886%523%0
Will DisslySEATE4682%29%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4682%836%0
Colby ParkinsonSEATE3868%00%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR5167%39%0
Mohamed SanuSFWR3951%514%0
Trey SermonSFRB3951%00%19
Chris CarsonSEARB2545%15%13
Freddie SwainSEAWR2545%418%0
Alex CollinsSEARB2239%29%10
Trent SherfieldSFWR2229%26%0
Travis HomerSEARB916%00%1
Penny HartSEAWR814%00%0
Ross DwelleySFTE811%13%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR811%13%0
Jacques PatrickSFRB68%00%2
Charlie WoernerSFTE68%00%0
Cody ThompsonSEAWR35%00%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB12%00%0
Trenton CannonSFRB11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.2Deebo Samuel Sr.35.7 PTS vs 22.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.8George Kittle8.0 PTS vs 16.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.5 xFPDeebo Samuel Sr.35.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR35.722.5+13.289%33% tgt—013%1333%
George KittleSF · TE8.016.8−8.892%26% tgt—000%1026%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR16.513.5+3.082%36% tgt—000%836%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB22.612.7+9.9100%23 att—23414%00%
Trey LanceSF · QB20.412.4+8.051%18 att—18724%00%
Trey SermonSF · RB8.912.2−3.351%66% car—01966%00%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB9.610.1−0.549%23 att—2300%00%
Chris CarsonSEA · RB4.110.0−5.945%46% car—01346%15%
Alex CollinsSEA · RB15.89.8+6.039%36% car—01036%29%
Mohamed SanuSF · WR7.58.4−0.951%13% tgt—000%513%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR6.48.4−2.086%23% tgt—000%523%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR11.06.7+4.345%18% tgt—000%418%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB8.16.7+1.4—10% tgt—000%410%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR2.55.1−2.667%8% tgt—000%38%
Trent SherfieldSF · WR0.03.4−3.429%5% tgt—000%25%
Will DisslySEA · TE2.53.4−0.982%9% tgt—000%29%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR2.41.7+0.711%3% tgt—000%13%
Ross DwelleySF · TE9.11.7+7.411%3% tgt—000%13%
Jacques PatrickSF · RB1.21.3−0.18%7% car—027%00%
Travis HomerSEA · RB0.50.6−0.116%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Seahawks 22 targets and 28 carries; 49ers 39 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson Ran hot

SEA · QB · 22.6 pts on 12.7 expected

16 of 23 passing for 149 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 26 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 9.6 pts on 10.1 expected

14 of 23 passing for 165 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.

DK Metcalf Strong role

SEA · WR · 16.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (36% of the team's), 4 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Chris Carson Unlucky

SEA · RB · 4.1 pts on 10.0 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 13 carries (46% of the team's) for 30 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 35.7 pts on 22.5 expected

13 targets (33% of the team's), 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

George Kittle Unlucky

SF · TE · 8.0 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 4 catches for 40 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Trey Lance Ran hot

SF · QB · 20.4 pts on 12.4 expected

9 of 18 passing for 157 yards, 2 touchdowns; 7 carries for 41 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Trey Lance →

Alex Collins Ran hot

SEA · RB · 15.8 pts on 9.8 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards; 10 carries (36% of the team's) for 44 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (10).

Stock Up, Stock Down

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Alex Collins played 39% of the snaps, up from a 19% season average.
  • Stock up: Will Dissly played 82% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.
  • Stock down: Chris Carson played 45% of the snaps, down from a 61% season average.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Trey Sermon played 51% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toSeahawks D49ers D
QBs17.217.7
RBs28.920.9
WRs33.235.4
TEs14.49.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 57% win probability, climbed as high as 80%, then lost.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 57%, stood at 55% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Garoppolo → Dwelley, 21-yd TD57% → 76%Q1 9:35
  2. −25Wilson → Metcalf, 12-yd TD80% → 55%Q2 1:54
  3. −33Wilson 16-yd TD run54% → 22%Q3 5:22
  4. −17Wilson → Swain, 13-yd TD21% → 4%Q3 4:26
  5. +12Lance → Samuel, 76-yd TD3% → 16%Q3 2:10

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs 49ers
Seattle SeahawksMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
54Plays72
48%Pass rate60%
5.0Yds / dropback7.3
3.8Yds / carry4.9
2/10Third downs2/14

Efficiency edge Seattle ran 18 fewer plays than San Francisco.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Metcalf 36% · Lockett 23% · Swain 18%
  • SF Samuel 33% · Kittle 26% · Sanu 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs 49ers
ResultSEASF
Touchdowns43
Field goals00
Punts86
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

SEA turnover edge: +2

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 71-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • Seattle's first five possessions all ended in a three-and-out.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:00361:12Punt
SFQ1 13:488714:13Touchdown
SEAQ1 9:353-42:18Punt
SFQ1 7:175181:57Interception
SEAQ1 5:203-51:43Punt
SFQ1 3:379685:06Missed FG
SEAQ2 13:313-102:22Punt
SFQ2 11:098273:17Punt
SEAQ2 7:52311:26Punt
SFQ2 6:26341:37Punt
SEAQ2 4:496802:55Touchdown
SFQ2 1:545211:16Punt
SEAQ2 0:38270:38End of half
SFQ3 15:004222:46Punt
SEAQ3 12:14472:17Punt
SFQ3 9:57361:04Punt
SEAQ3 8:537663:31Touchdown
SFQ3 5:22000:06Fumble
SEAQ3 5:162140:50Touchdown
SFQ3 4:264892:16Touchdown
SEAQ3 2:1010815:03Touchdown
SFQ4 12:07321:33Punt
SEAQ4 10:34301:03Punt
SFQ4 9:318293:19Downs
SEAQ4 6:12361:42Punt
SFQ4 4:3013803:10Touchdown
SEAQ4 1:202-21:20End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Seahawks vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and 49ers first met in 1976 and have played 57 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
33–24Seahawks lead, 57 meetings since 1976
Postseason
2–1Seahawks won in 2013 and 2025; 49ers won in 2022
Largest Seahawks win
41–32005
Largest 49ers win
38–71988

Since 2021

7–5 49ers lead

12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, S = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 49ers at Seahawks Upcoming
  • Week 12 Seahawks at 49ers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Seahawks vs 49ers
SeahawksStat49ers
7-10Record10-7
23.2Points per game25.1
323.9Yards per game375.7
5.8Yards per play6.1
21.5Points allowed per game21.5
379.1Yards allowed per game310.0

Seahawks vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −2.549ers failed to cover by 9.5
Total
52Under: 49 points scored (by 3)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers27.321−6.3
Seahawks24.828+3.3

The Seahawks beat their implied total and the 49ers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
2–2
Over/under
1–3
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
2–1

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
1–3
Over/under
2–2
ATS as favorite
1–3
ATS at home
0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Seahawks vs 49ers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Seattle and Week 12 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Seahawks vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Seahawks vs 49ers Week 4 game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 28–21 in Week 4 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on October 3, 2021. See the Seahawks' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs 49ers?

The final score was Seahawks 28, 49ers 21. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 21, 49ers 14.

What happened in the Seahawks vs 49ers game?

Seattle broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring San Francisco 21–14 after the break to win 28–21. San Francisco outgained the Seahawks 457–234. Deebo Samuel led all players with 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard. The 49ers committed 2 turnovers, the Seahawks none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs 49ers?

Deebo Samuel led the game with 35.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 4, on 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard. Russell Wilson was next with 21.6 (QB11). See Deebo Samuel's 2021 game log.

Who led Seahawks vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 14 of 23 for 165 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Trey Sermon (SF) led in rushing with 19 carries for 89 yards. Deebo Samuel (SF) led in receiving with 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Deebo Samuel score against the Seahawks?

Deebo Samuel scored 35.7 points in PPR leagues, 31.7 in half-PPR and 27.7 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 4 of the 2021 season, on 8 catches for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 1 rushing yard.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Seahawks vs 49ers?

Deebo Samuel Sr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.7 PPR points on 22.5 xFP (+13.2). George Kittle fell furthest short, with 8.0 points on 16.8 xFP (−8.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Seahawks come back to beat the 49ers?

The Seahawks' chances of winning fell as low as 20% in the first half. Russell Wilson's 16-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 28–21 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Seahawks vs 49ers?

The Seahawks won the turnover battle 2–0: the 49ers gave the ball away 2 times and the Seahawks not at all. The Seahawks won the game.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs 49ers record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 33–24 across 57 meetings since 1976, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Seahawks and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Seahawks beat the 49ers 26–23.

Have the Seahawks and 49ers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Seahawks are 2–1 against the 49ers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −2.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 52. That implied about 27.3 points for the 49ers and 24.8 for the Seahawks.

Did Seahawks vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 52, and the teams combined for 49 points, 3 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs 49ers?

The Seahawks covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of 49ers −2.5. The final margin was 7 points.