Seahawks Dominate 49ers to Claim No. 1 Seed and NFC West Crown
Right now, the Seattle Seahawks are sitting exactly where every NFL team wants to be heading into the playoffs. With a gritty 13–3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, Seattle didn’t just win a rivalry game — the NFC’s No. 1 seed was officially locked up, along with their first NFC West title since 2020. And yes, that all-important first-round bye is now secured.
This matchup had everything riding on it. Both teams came in red-hot, with Seattle at 13–3 and San Francisco right behind at 12–4. The division crown, home-field advantage, and playoff positioning were all on the line. By the end of the night, it was Seattle that had won its seventh straight game, while the 49ers’ six-game winning streak was brought to a sudden stop.
For head coach Mike Macdonald, this moment carried extra weight. In just his second season after taking over for Pete Carroll, he’s now guiding the Seahawks into their first playoff run under his leadership — and he’s doing it from the top spot in the conference. It was said after the game that having at least one home playoff game in front of the “12s” meant a lot, and the energy around that idea was impossible to miss.
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Historically, this position has been very good to Seattle. This is the fourth time the franchise has earned the No. 1 seed, and in each of the previous three instances, the Seahawks went all the way to the Super Bowl. That kind of history naturally raises expectations, and the road back to Santa Clara for this season’s Super Bowl is now set to run straight through the Pacific Northwest.
Defensively, Seattle made a powerful statement. San Francisco was held to just 173 total yards, their lowest output of the season. Christian McCaffrey was limited, George Kittle was kept quiet, and the entire 49ers offense looked uncomfortable from start to finish. Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori stood out with a dominant performance, symbolizing how deep and versatile this Seahawks defense has become.
Offensively, quarterback Sam Darnold did what was needed — nothing flashy, but calm, controlled football that complemented a defense-led win. With weapons like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a run game clicking at the right time, Seattle looks balanced heading into the postseason.
Meanwhile, the 49ers are now headed for a tougher path. Depending on other results, they’ll enter the playoffs as either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed, meaning their journey will begin on the road.
As things stand, a new NFC powerhouse has clearly emerged. Seattle didn’t just win a game — they sent a message. The playoffs are coming, and if history is any guide, the Seahawks are very comfortable being the team everyone else has to go through.
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