The Seattle Seahawks tied for No. 5 in the NFL in holding penalties in 2019 with 27. However, San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead recently told NBC Sports that the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive linemen were culpable of numerous uncalled holding penalties in their two matchups in 2019.
“A bunch of battles with Seattle, and they just hold so much,” Armstead said. “And the refs never seem to call it, so, I guess when you’re allowed to hold then, it gets tough out there.”
Armstead stated that it is difficult enough to sack Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with the latter’s mobility, but it is even more challenging when he and his fellow defensive linemen are being held. However, he also said playing Seattle is a good deal of fun for him.
“And little Russell Wilson running around, and they’re holding, and Russell’s running around, but it’s always fun playing against them though,” he noted.
With the close outcomes of last year’s contests and the two teams splitting the series, it is safe to say the Seahawks-49ers rivalry is officially back on.
