The 49ers lost an ugly game to the Rams back in Week 15 where rain played a huge role in how offenses operated. San Francisco QB Brock Purdy explained his difficulties throwing the ball in that severe precipitation.

Geno is our top competitor on our football team,” Macdonald stated. “We’re not sitting here with life at the end of December unless Geno has done the things he’s done. He’s a fighter, man. I thought he played a good game.”

Starting cornerback Riq Woolen was not on the field on the opening drive as the Vikings marched down the field to take a 7-0 lead. Woolen had a rough game last week against the Green Bay Packers, but according to head coach Mike Macdonald,

ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano looks at the overall impact new head coach Mike Macdonald has made on the Seattle Seahawks.

The reason why Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen was benched is still a mystery outside of the locker room. But what isn't is how the team feels about how he rebounded.

When ESPN beat reporter Brady Henderson approached Woolen he apparently refused to speak - saying he'd only answer questions from one reporter.