Seahawks Shock the 49ers With Explosive Start in High-Stakes Playoff Clash
The San Francisco 49ers walked into Seattle knowing this was never going to be easy and within seconds, that reality hit hard. On the opening kickoff, Rashid Shaheed sliced through the coverage and sprinted into the end zone and just like that, the Seahawks seized control of a playoff game that already feels heavy with consequences.
Seattle fed off the energy inside Lumen Field, playing fast, physical and fearless. The Seahawks piled on points early, forcing turnovers, winning field position and dictating tempo against a 49ers team that has dominated divisional playoff games in recent years. This was not the calm, methodical San Francisco we are used to seeing in January. This was a team under pressure from the very first snap.
For the 49ers, the early deficit exposed every weakness. Brock Purdy was asked to operate in tough conditions, backed up deep in his own territory more than once and constantly facing a Seahawks defense that attacked with speed and confidence. Mistakes followed. A costly fumble. Missed opportunities. Drives that showed promise but ended with field goals instead of touchdowns.
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Still, San Francisco did not collapse. Christian McCaffrey began to find space and Purdy connected on key throws that slowly steadied the offense. A long field goal brought the 49ers back within reach and the scoreboard shows a team still alive, but clearly fighting uphill.
What makes this game so significant goes beyond the score. The 49ers entered the playoffs with championship expectations and a roster built to win now. Another early exit would raise serious questions about execution under pressure, especially against a familiar rival. For Seattle, this is about validation. They earned the top seed, rebuilt their defense and are now showing they can dominate when the stakes are highest.
This matchup is also a reminder of how unforgiving playoff football can be. One explosive play can flip momentum. One mistake can echo for an entire season. Seattle has set the tone, but San Francisco remains dangerous, experienced and capable of turning chaos into control.
As this game continues, every drive matters. Every stop matters. And for both teams, the margin for error is gone.
Stay with us as this playoff battle unfolds, because the path to the championship is being shaped right now and nothing about this night is finished yet.
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