One big play and then the fact they couldn't stop Kaperenick on that 3rd down so they could run another 2 minutes off the clock (aided by a hold).
That's the difference.
Not the worst result for Seattle. Grounds them a bit, reminds them that it's not going to be a cake walk even if they have home field.
With the out-of-playoffs Giants on the road next week, and then 2 home games, this is likely the most adversity and pressure they're likely to face (though the weather next week maybe another challenge) before the playoffs.
The defense has been awesome all season, but it's clear they have work to do on offense, as has been shown at various periods this season, to get more consistent and move the ball down the field in all 4 quarters (it's usually a couple good quarters that's all they need).
Also, to be more efficient in the red zone. Struggles with it this year have taken points off the board, and today was a prime example, moving down the field, being in the red zone but then settling for a FG with 6 minutes to go, changed the finale, being up 1 instead of 5.
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