Overview

• Asked Wednesday if Riq Woolen will start against the Steelers, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald replied, "We'll see."
• Woolen acknowledged misplaying two throws on the 49ers’ winning drive, including a 45-yard catch by Ricky Pearsall and Jake Tonges’ touchdown.
• NFL Next Gen Stats credited opponents with three catches on four targets for 73 yards and a touchdown against Woolen, producing a 156.3 passer rating when he was the nearest defender.
• Joshua Jobe recorded an interception, allowed just one yard on five targets per Next Gen Stats, logged 61 of 76 defensive snaps, and was praised by Macdonald as competing for more snaps.
• Seattle’s secondary plans are affected by injuries, with Devon Witherspoon not practicing due to a shoulder issue, Julian Love limited with a groin injury, and rookie Nick Emmanwori dealing with a high-ankle sprain as an IR decision looms.