Look at double team in the middle and he "trap" from Brady Russell. These blocks creating the lane for Rashid Shaheed. Amazing play.

Zone concepts — particularly backside execution — allowed Walker to showcase elite cutback ability. By pressing the front side and snapping back against over-pursuit, he exploited defensive flow and turned sound blocking into explosive gains.

Walker presses the aiming point, forces linebackers to declare, and then accelerates decisively once lanes form.

The offense shows crack toss left. Abe Lucas initially sells an edge block before climbing to the second level, improving his angle and allowing him to square up the safety cleanly.

After Crack Toss repeated success — driven largely by Kupp’s physical blocking — the offense layered in a crack-toss look with a delayed pull. Watch Kupp sell the crack before Sundell wraps and delivers a key block on the touchdown.

Kubiak also used JSN in the backfield to manipulate coverage rules. The goal was twofold: manufacture free releases by avoiding press looks and discourage bracket coverage. It forced defensive backs to key heavily on #11, creating hesitation and spacing for Kupp to win matchups.

Kubiak also used JSN in the backfield to manipulate coverage rules. The goal was twofold: manufacture free releases by avoiding press looks and discourage bracket coverage. It forced defensive backs to key heavily on #11, creating hesitation and spacing for Kupp to win matchups.

Klint Kubiak staple. Fake counter + reverse.

- Great fake from Eric Saubert;
- Amazing blocks from the Sundell, Zabel and Cross.

Discipline again. The defense does not trigger prematurely, second-level defenders maintain depth, and the quarterback is forced to exit the pocket purely to buy time.

Amazing discipline here from Drake Thomas after the fake pitch from FB. Great play for D-Law that forces the runs horizontally.

This is not a glaring mental error, and in several instances the defender is a half-step away from making the play. However, over-committing one step forward is enough to alter leverage and create throwing lanes.

The issue was not assignment integrity, but displacement. San Francisco’s offensive line was able to generate just enough movement to climb to the second level, putting linebackers in conflict.

When the rush does not close, the coverage unit is forced to hold longer than the structure allows. This dynamic consistently punished good coverage with extended-play completions.

Pause the tape the moment Purdy breaks contain. Nwosu wins cleanly off the edge, and has a free path to the QB. The issue is not rush timing, but rush lane discipline at the finish point. Nwosu overruns the depth of the pocket just enough to allow Purdy to step up and escape.

I believe it was simply a matter of disciplinary errors in assignments, something that hadn't happened in recent games and that will probably be adjusted for next Sunday.

Amari Kight, LT, #79

Key block for TD

Amari Kight, LT, #79

Great second level block

Robbie Ouzts, FB, #40

Aligned as an H-back/tight end, he executes a critical block on split zone. In this concept, the edge defender is intentionally left unblocked, with a backside player responsible for the kick-out. Once again, Ouzts helps create the run lane.

Robbie Ouzts, FB, #40

Ouzts makes this play happen (along with an excellent block from Kupp). AJ Barner is tasked with blocking the edge defender — the primary read on the run — but fails to generate movement. Ouzts comes across the formation in motion and creates the necessary gap for the RB.

Robbie Ouzts, FB, #40

Excellent work as a lead blocker, showing the athleticism required to climb to the third level and assist on explosive runs.

Nick Emmanwori, DB, #3

He saved the TD!

Nick Emmanwori, DB, #3

FREAK

Nick Emmanwori, DB, #3

He is manipulated by the quarterback’s eyes and takes a false step forward despite no immediate threat, creating a window between himself and the deep safety.

Nick Emmanwori, DB, #3

He abandons the crosser as soon as Purdy escapes the pocket in an attempt to help contain, which opens a window for a unlikely completion.

Nick Emmanwori, DB, #3

Emmanwori flows with the QB’s eyes, opening up space on the flat and allowing the completion.

Grey Zabel, LG, #76

The DL had NO CHANCE.

Grey Zabel, LG, #76

Thank you for this pick, John Schneider. Zabel starts from a clearly unfavorable angle to block #53. He quickly closes space on the linebacker and completely eliminates any chance of a tackle.

Grey Zabel, LG, #76

Watch how many yards he covers blocking downfield on a 30-yard gain (alongside center Jalen Sundell). An excellent play call by Klint Kubiak.

Grey Zabel, LG, #76

The Seahawks’ offense leaned heavily on outside and wide zone concepts. For those runs to work, the execution of reach blocks is critical, requiring both explosiveness and athleticism — areas where Zabel consistently delivered.

Grey Zabel, LG, #76

He engages in a prolonged hand fight with the defensive lineman, but his initial hand positioning allows him to stay square and maintain leverage throughout the rep.