SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks struggled mightily to run the ball in 2024. The San Francisco 49ers faced significant challenges stopping opposing offenses altogether.

When the NFC West rivals square off Sunday, something has to give.

In early August, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence that Seattle's running game would be more effective than it was last season, when it finished with the fifth-fewest yards on the ground. There was evidence to back up his claim during the preseason: The Seahawks torched the Kansas City Chiefs' reserves for 268 rushing yards on Aug. 15.

“Our practices have been on point, sharp,” Macdonald said. “The guys are confident. We continue to stack and move forward, which is all you can ask for at this point in the season.”

Lead running back Kenneth

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