SAN FRANCISCO fans turned into the FORTY-WHINERS to blast an "embarrassing" rendition of the national anthem ahead of Thursday Night Football at Seattle. <br /><br />The choice of singer seemed impeccable to some - Seattle's very own Natalie Grant, a nine-time Grammy nominee. <br /><br />And her performance even had a spectacular finale - as army helicopters swooped into view above Lumen Field for a fly-over. <br /><br />But while Grant's efforts were rousing to some, they were raucous to others. <br /><br />As the Christian gospel songstress screeched for the top at the end of her brief act, she was met with a few unsporting responses online. <br /><br />"Dear God this is embarrassing," said one viewer. <br /><br />Another suggested, possibly sarcastically: "Well she hit the high note… " <br /><br />But other observers blamed Seattle fans for the loud but not necessarily proud effort and atmosphere as Grant sang. <br /><br />One wrote: "As in recent seasons, a whole lot of Seattle season-ticket holders sold 100-level seats to San Francisco fans for this one. " <br /><br />And another argued: "Selling your 49er tickets to 49er fans should revoke your season tickets." <br />Unfortunately for Grant's defenders, Seattle failed to restore her honor in the following absorbing clash as the 49ers won 36-24. <br /><br />The visitors led 16-3 at half-time and 23-3 after their first possession of the third quarter. <br />Seattle revived to trail just 23-17 before the 49ers regained control. <br />e threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns. <br /><br />The victory put the 49ers first in the NFC West with three victories and three losses. <br />Seattle has now lost three in a row to also leave them with a 3-3 record. <br />However, San Francisco leads the Seahawks thanks to a better head-to-head record.
