Nick Bosa admits treating Thursday night game against Seahawks as “must win” after an underwhelming 2-3 start to the season
Nick Bosa acknowledged that there's a lot of pressure to win after suffering three losses through five games at the beginning of the season.
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As the 2024 NFL season enters Week 6, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an unwanted position. With a 2-3 record, winless against both division rivals and a conference team, the pressure has skyrocketed.
The 49ers have very little time to recover ahead of the next game after last Sunday’s collapse against the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers, who have been unsuccessful against both the NFC West teams, will be facing the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The Seahawks are currently leading the division despite two humbling losses in the last two games.
A victory at Lumen Field could drive the San Francisco 49ers to the top of the NFC West or at least secure a more favorable standing. The 49ers are also keen on maintaining a .500 record ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Defensive end Nick Bosa acknowledged the team’s full awareness of the game’s significance via Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
It’s a lot of pressure. It’s not a must-win because technically your season’s over if it’s a must-win, but it definitely feels like it. We’re treating it that way.
Nick Bosa said
Linebacker Fred Warner shared Bosa’s sense of urgency about the game but isn’t interested in delivering a motivational speech. Wagner added that if the team needs that kind of push at this point, then they don’t have the right players for the job.
Tight end George Kittle also agreed with Bosa’s assessment. He noted that while Thursday’s game may not be a must-win, it’s certainly a crucial opportunity for the 49ers to get back on track. He also pointed out that he doesn’t want 2-4, stating 3-3 is significantly better. If the 49ers need to achieve the record, they will have to work on their red zone issues. The red zone seemed to be where they struggled the most without Christian McCaffrey.
Nick Bosa aside, GM John Lynch echoes player’s statements while noting ‘must-win’ is an exaggeration
On Wednesday morning, general manager John Lynch appeared on KNBR for his weekly interview. He admitted that a win is an urgent need but also pointed out that they haven’t reached a ‘must-win’ stage.
Lynch expressed his confidence in quarterback Brock Purdy. He stated that Purdy has been fantastic and is capable of leading the team to success. Purdy knows that a lot is on his shoulders to prove with legends like Joe Montana backing him up.
Lynch also noted the challenge of playing in a tough environment against a strong Seattle team on a short week of preparation. However, despite the daunting environment, Lynch said that the Niners would try their maximum to secure a win.
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