Seahawks running back Christine Michael dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the win over the 49ers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Last time out: Seahawks 37, 49ers 18
Record: 1-2 overall, 1-1 in division
Snapshot: The 49ers' impressive opener is in the rearview mirror, as they didn't show much fight against a Seahawks team that had previously been struggling to score points. San Francisco trailed 30-3 after three quarters and Blaine Gabbert couldn't cut into the deficit. He finished 14-of-25 for 119 yards and an interception.
Notable: Running back Carlos Hyde was one of the few players who did well. He ran the ball 21 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns. The 49ers defense gave up 37 points and 418 yards of total offense against a team averaging 7.5 points per game through the first two weeks.
Quotable: "I don't look at (it like we're a) long ways from anything. I just know they were a better football team today." – coach Chip Kelly, via 49ers.com
Injury update:Cornerback Jimmy Ward left the game with a knee injury, but coach Chip Kelly said preliminary reports believe it's not a season-ending ACL tear.
Next up: The 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4
Images from past matchups between the Cardinals and this week's opponent, the San Francisco 49ers
1978: Cardinals CB Roger Wehrli defends a pass to 49ers TE Paul Seal
1978: Cardinals LB Scott Williams tackles 49ers QB Scott Bull
1979: 49ers QB Joe Montana
1986: Cardinals QB Cliff Stoudt
1987: 49ers RB Roger Craig runs the ball as CB Ken Sims dives for the tackle
1991: Cardinals QB Stan Gelbaugh tries to evade 49ers DE Dennis Brown
1993: DB Chuck Cecil zeroes in on 49ers TE Brent Jones
1999: 49ers QB Jeff Garcia runs as Cardinals DL Brad Ottis tries to make the tackle
1993: Cardinals LB Eric Hill watches over the line of scrimmage
2000: Cardinals RB Thomas Jones
2002: Cardinals RB Marcel Shipp
2000: S Pat Tillman
2002: Cardinals QB Jake Plummer
2003: Cardinals K Tim Duncan celebrates a game-winning kick
2004: Cardinals RB Emmitt Smith is tackled by 49ers CB Mike Adams
2004: QB Josh McCown spikes the ball following a two-point conversion
2004: 49ers QB Tim Rattay scrambles as Cardinals DE Bertrand Berry gives chase
2005: WR Anquan Boldin gets tackled by three 49ers
2005: WR Larry Fitzgerald is upended by 49ers DB Derrick Johnson
2005: S Robert Griffith carries the Mexican flag before the game in Mexico City
2006: Cardinals WR Bryant Johnson tries to get away from 49ers CB Mike Adams
2006: Cardinals RB Edgerrin James scores a touchdown
2006: Cardinals S Antrel Rolle forces a fumble of 49ers WR Arnaz Battle
2007: 49ers Frank Gore breaks away as CB Antrel Rolle (left), LB Calvin Pace (middle) and DT Darnell Dockett pursue
2007: TE Leonard Pope catches a pass in front of DB Nate Clements
2008: Cardinals WR Steve Breaston stretches for the end zone
2009: Cardinals RB Beanie Wells scores a touchdown
2009: Cardinals LB Gerald Hayes tackles 49ers RB Frank Gore
2008: S Antrel Rolle does a backflip in the end zone
2010: WR Larry Fitzgerald scores a touchdown in front of 49ers CB Reggie Smith
2011: Cardinals S Adrian Wilson grabs a hold of 49ers RB Brian Westbrook
2011: Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield celebrates a tackle
2012: WR Michael Floyd catches a touchdown in front of CB Chris Culliver
2012: Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson tackles 49ers WR Mario Manningham
2013: Cardinals RB Andre Ellington is tackled by 49ers S Eric Reid
2014: Cardinals WR John Brown catches a pass as 49ers CB Leon McFadden tries to bring him down
2014: Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald celebrates a first down catch
CB Justin Bethel returns an interception for a score
2015: S Tyrann Mathieu returns an interception for a touchdown
2015: WR Larry Fitzgerald stretches the ball out as he's tackled by 49ers S Jimmie Ward
2015: QB Carson Palmer spikes the ball after a rushing touchdown
2016: LB Markus Golden celebrates a sack
2016: QB Drew Stanton celebrates a touchdown pass
2016: RB David Johnson tries to get away from 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks
2016: DT Calais Campbell tries to tackle 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Last time out: Seahawks 37, 49ers 18
Record: 2-1 overall, 1-1 in division
Snapshot: After two shaky games, the Seahawks finally looked like the Super Bowl contender many projected them to be before the season. Quarterback Russell Wilson was 15-of-23 for 243 yards and an interception, but had to leave the game with a knee sprain in the second half.
Notable: Tight end Jimmy Graham had one of his best days since joining the Seahawks, catching six passes for 100 yards and a touchdown. Doug Baldwin had eight catches for 164 yards and a score. The Seattle defense is proving to be among the league's best again, shutting down another opponent.
Quotable: "There is no challenge. He threw for 100 yards. … I think (Colin) Kaepernick gives the team a better chance of winning, but that's just my opinion." – Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett to the Seattle Times on the play of Gabbert
Injury update:Wilson is expected to practice on Wednesday despite the knee injury and a lingering ankle sprain. Running back Thomas Rawls will miss several weeks with a fibula injury.
Next up: The Seahawks travel to play the Jets in Week 4
Images of the Cardinals cheerleaders during the regular season finale against Seattle
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Last time out: Rams 37, Buccaneers 32
Record: 2-1 overall, 1-1 in division
Snapshot: The Buccaneers had three shots from the Los Angeles 15 as time dwindled, but quarterback Jameis Winston threw two incompletions and was brought down at the 5 as time expired. The Rams scored 37 points after combining for only nine in the first two weeks.
Notable: Running back Todd Gurley had 27 carries for 85 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Ethan Westbrooks returned a fumble 77 yards for a score early in the fourth quarter. There was a 69-minute weather delay with two minutes remaining in the contest.
Quotable: "It was weird. I guess that's kind of how hockey players (have it) with three periods. But to have that crucial of a moment being paused, it was tough. It was really tough, but guys responded." – quarterback Case Keenum, via therams.com, on waiting out the weather delay.
Key stat:2006. That's the last time the Rams started the season 2-1. They are tied with the Seahawks for first place in the NFC West early on.
Next up: The Rams travel to face the Cardinals in Week 4
The top images from the Cardinals' 27-3 victory over the Rams in Week 12
- WR J.J. Nelson hauls in a touchdown pass
- S Tyrann Mathieu pressures Rams QB Nick Foles
- WR Larry Fitzgerald surpasses 1,000 receiving yards on this reception
- Rams TE Jared Cook breaks up an interception attempt by CB Justin Bethel
- S Rashad Johnson swoops in to grab an interception
- RB David Johnson celebrates his touchdown reception
- WR Michael Floyd high-points a pass
- CB Patrick Peterson
- RB David Johnson (left) with fellow rookie RB Todd Gurley
- RB Kerwynn Williams rushes for a 35-yard TD
