SEATTLE — The San Francisco 49ers' secondary shut down Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf so effectively Thursday night that even cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was surprised. When told that Metcalf was held to just three catches on 11 targets for 48 yards, a genuine expression of shock took over Lenoir's face. "Oh wow, that's crazy. Three?" Lenoir said, eyes as big as saucers, after the 49ers' 36-24 win at Lumen Field. "Not 14, the big guy." When the gathered media confirmed to the fourth-year pro that Metcalf's stat line indeed was true, Lenoir smiled but then gave Seattle's star wideout his due, adding that he's a "great player for sure." Defending Metcalf was a collective effort by a 49ers secondary that included two rookies because of injuries to both safety Talanoa Hufanga (wrist), who was placed on injured reserve, and cornerback Charvarius Ward, who suffered a knee bruise in the Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Lenoir racked up eight total tackles - six solo - and one pass breakup. He always enjoys the challenge of lining up across from any team's best receiver, and shared that while Metcalf is known for his emotions when faced with adversity, it's inconsequential to...
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