49ers grades in perfectly imperfect win over Seahawks to open 2025 NFL season

There was a point in the 49ers’ recent history when they could not buy a win in Seattle against the Seahawks.The 49ers won just once in 11 games from 2012 through the 2021 NFL season.Then, Brock Purdy came along.On Sunday, the 49ers made plenty of mistakes but they came through when it mattered the most.Purdy and little-known tight end Jake Tonges teamed up for a 4-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, and Nick Bosa closed the door with a strip-sack to preserve a 17-13 victory in Week 1 of the regular season. NICK BOSA SHUTS THE DOOR pic.twitter.com/pFxGvbk0Oo — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) September 7, 2025 The 49ers are 4-0 in Seattle with Purdy at quarterback.Here is the report card from the 49ers’ perfectly imperfect season opener in Seattle:Rushing offenseThe Seahawks stacked the box, making it difficult on Christian McCaffrey to get much going on the ground. The 49ers struggled to move the ball, but they stuck with it and ran 36 times. Although they had just a 3.3-yard average per rushing attempt, it enabled the 49ers to control the clock with an advantage of nearly 16 minutes.McCaffrey gained 69 yards on 22 carries, while...