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NFL·RECAP·October 11, 2026 08:12 PM ET

Byron Murphy II logs two sacks, Nehemiah Pritchett grabs interception

Brock Purdy absorbed his first takedowns of the campaign.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 12h1 min read
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▫️Defense was better than the scoreboard indicated. ▫️ Nehemiah "Mighty" Pritchett Nehemiah lived up to his nickname. ▫️ Via @Seahawks on X

What happened: Nehemiah Pritchett sparked the secondary by securing a diving pick. The defensive front successfully collapsed the pocket against an offensive line that had previously kept a clean sheet. The overall execution stood out despite the final outcome.

Why it matters: Penetrating a division rival's flawless pass protection highlights individual disruption against a clean offensive front. Capitalizing on errant throws demonstrates opportunistic playmaking from the secondary. Creating multiple negative plays provides defensive building blocks following the contest.

By the numbers: San Francisco did not allow a sack against four previous opponents before surrendering multiple takedowns against the Seattle defensive front.

What to watch: The defense will attempt to replicate this pressure in their upcoming divisional matchups. Sustaining disruption against clean pockets remains critical for the pass rush.

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