Seahawks explore strategies to maximize Elijah Arroyo against 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 5 matchup on October 8, 2026. Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is under pressure to optimize the offense, particularly leveraging tight end Elijah Arroyo. The 49ers defense has struggled against the 13 personnel grouping, allowing significant expected points added per play. With Fleury previously with the 49ers, he is familiar with their defensive weaknesses.
- •Game scheduled for October 8, 2026.
- •Brian Fleury could deploy 13 personnel to exploit weaknesses in the 49ers defense.
- •Elijah Arroyo may play a crucial role in the Seahawks' offensive strategy.
- •49ers defense ranks 19th in expected points added per play this season.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — How Brian Fleury can unleash Elijah Arroyo early against 49ers defense
"This could easily be Fleury’s first or second scripted play on Sunday
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