Pro Football Reference’s NFL Immaculate Grid for Aug. 21, 2025, gives football fans a new way to test their knowledge about league history and player connections. The daily grid asks participants to identify players who meet certain criteria, such as playing for two teams or achieving specific career accomplishments.
For the combination of San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Jerry Rice was one of the most common answers. Rice is more known for his career with the 49ers but also played for the Seahawks toward the end of his career. Other valid responses include Richard Sherman, Ricky Watters, Jacob Green, and Julian Peterson.
Another square focused on players who suited up for both the 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce played two seasons with the 49ers after 14 years with the Rams. Jack Reynolds, Kevin Greene, Kermit Alexander Jr., and Wendell Tyler were listed as other possible options.
For those identifying which players had more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season while playing for the 49ers, George Kittle’s recent performance (1,106 yards in 2024) made him a correct answer. Other names included Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree, Terrell Owens, and Jerry Rice.
Carl Eller was noted among Hall of Famers to play for both the Minnesota Vikings and Seahawks. John Randle, Kevin Williams, Adrian Peterson, and Steve Hutchinson were additional valid selections.
Ron Yary appeared as a correct answer among players to have been on both the Vikings (where he played fourteen seasons) and Rams (one season). Harold Jackson, Gary Larsen, Todd Steussie, and John Sullivan could also fill that grid space.
Cris Carter led all-time receiving categories for Minnesota Vikings and had multiple seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards. Other suitable answers were John Gillam, Ahmad Rashad, Joe Senser, Sammy White, Anthony Carter, Jake Reed and Randy Moss.
Brandon Mebane was an example among those who played both for the Chargers and Seahawks; Russell Okung, Dwayne Harper, Sherman Smith and Dwight Freeney were others.
Players like John Hadl appeared in both Chargers and Rams uniforms during their careers—alongside Deacon Jones, Leslie O’Neil, Eric Weddle and Jim Everett—even though it was not always when both franchises were located in Los Angeles.
Lance Alworth led Chargers receivers with several seasons above 1,000 yards; Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow were also appropriate choices for that category.
The Immaculate Grid continues to engage fans by connecting them with league history through daily trivia challenges.
