Running back Shaun Alexander #37 of the Seattle Seahawks searches for a seam during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by defensive lineman Rocky Bernard #99 of the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Bobby Engram #84 of the Seattle Seahawks soars to make a catch during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Deion Branch #83 of the Seattle Seahawks finds running room during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Tight end Delanie Walker #46 of the San Francisco 49ers nearly makes a one-handed catch during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during the first quarter during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers sits dejectedly on the bench during a loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Linebacker Julian Peterson #59 of the Seattle Seahawks flexes his muscles after a sack during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers is caught from behind by linebacker Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Head coach Mike Holmgren of the Seattle Seahawks greets linebacker Patrick Willis #52 the San Francisco 49ers after a Seattle victory at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Tight end Marcus Pollard #88 of the Seattle Seahawks lands in the end zone for a touchdown during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Defensive back Nate Clements #22 of the San Francisco 49ers breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Deion Branch #83 of the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Running back Shaun Alexander #37 of the Seattle Seahawks leaves the field a happy man after a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the San Francisco 49ers tosses a pass during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 30: Linebacker Julian Peterson #59 of the Seattle Seahawks flexes his muscles after a sack during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during the first quarter during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers is caught from behind by linebacker Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Deion Branch #83 of the Seattle Seahawks finds running room during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park September 30, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)