4 studs and 2 duds from a thrilling 30-23 victory…

Carlos Dunlap was a revelation for the Seahawks pass rush last season. Before they traded for the legendary Cincinnati Bengal, Seattle was incapable of making life difficult for opposing quarterbacks. After trading for Dunlap mid-season, Seattle’s defensive front became lethal.

This year, Dunlap has not quite recaptured the magic from 2020. But against the 49ers, Seattle got a taste of what they were hoping for.

Following the interception gifted to San Francisco via Everett, the Niners were backed against their own goal line. Three plays later, Dunlap blasted through and brought down quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for a safety. This gave the Seahawks a needed two-points to tie the game at 23-23.

Dunlap got the final say of the game when on San Francisco’s final drive of the game, he tipped Garoppolo’s pass which landed incomplete, securing the win for Seattle.