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Recap: 49ers' Super Bowl dreams crash and burn in humiliating 41-6 loss to Seahawks

It's a good thing the 2025 season provided a number of moments to remember for the San Francisco 49ers, because the way it ended will be something they'll never want to think about again.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 17

The Six Biggest Takeaways From the 49ers' Playoff Loss to Seattle

What a run 2025 has been for the San Francisco 49ers, but it has unfortunately come to an end at Lumen Field. The 49ers fell 41-6 in the divisional playoff round to the Seattle Seahawks.

Eddy Pineiro News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Red Card! 49ers Kicker Eddy Pineiro Attempts Blatant, Dirty Slide Tackle On Seahawks Player, Fails Miserably

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed exploded for an opening kickoff touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. On the opening kickoff, the wideout, who Seattle acquired at the trade deadline, took the ball 95 yards to the house.

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Ricky Pearsall News / Field Level Media / January 17

Ailing 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) active vs. Seahawks

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is on San Francisco's active roster for Saturday night's NFC divisional round matchup against the host Seattle Seahawks. Pearsall, who is dealing with a right knee injury, missed last weekend's NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

Kyle Shanahan turns Seahawks trash talk into motivation for 49ers playoff push

A trip to the NFC Championship Game should be motivation enough for the San Francisco 49ers as they prepare for Saturday night's Divisional Round playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Divisional Round playoff matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. These seven players will not suit up for the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

49ers Elevated DT Sebastian Valdez & OT Brandon Parker

Per Nick Wagoner, the 49ers elevated DT Sebastian Valdez and OT Brandon Parker for their Division Round matchup. Parker, 30, is a former third-round pick of the Raiders back in 2018.

Kyle Juszczyk News / Athlon Sports / January 17

NFL Announces Punishment For 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk

Kyle Juszczyk and the San Francisco 49ers finished out the 2025 NFL regular season with a 12-5 record, good for third in the NFC West and the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

49ers announce roster moves ahead of Seahawks playoff game

The San Francisco 49ers announced two roster moves ahead of Saturday night's playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, elevating a pair of players from the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

Rapoport shares concerning update on 49ers LB Fred Warner's potential return

The San Francisco 49ers ruled out linebacker Fred Warner for Saturday night's playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, a move that came as little surprise.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

49ers vs. Seahawks: Latest on injuries ahead of playoff showdown

Will Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold play against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night? Most signs point to yes. However, the Seahawks have remained—likely intentionally—vague regarding the quarterback's status.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

New Evidence Suggests The San Francisco 49ers Could Have Significant 'Home-Field Advantage' For Divisional Round Game In Seattle

The San Francisco 49ers may be on the road for Saturday’s Divisional Round game against the Seattle Seahawks, but the NFC West champions may not quite have the giant home advantage they initially expected.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 17

49ers vs. Seahawks: 5 Players Who Could Decide the Divisional Round Showdown

The San Francisco 49ers recorded the biggest upset of Wild Card weekend, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19. Running back Christian McCaffrey scored

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME'' Robert Griffin III Issues Strong Take on 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Robert Griffin III urged the NFL world to give San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy the respect he has earned through consistent postseason performance.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / January 17

'This Is What Makes Him Different': NFL Legend Kurt Warner Gets 100% Real on 49ers Star Brock Purdy

Fprmer NFL star Kurt Warner offered high praise for Brock Purdy this week, arguing the San Francisco 49ers’ young quarterback possesses traits that set him apart from his peers.

George Kittle News / The SportsRush / January 16

'I Care About Players’ Health': Biophysicist Uses George Kittle’s Injury to Back 49ers ‘Conspiracy Theory’ on Electrical Substation

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury list has felt endless this season, but the latest blow — George Kittle’s non-contact Achilles tear during the Wild Card game against Philadelphia — reignited one of the strangest theories surrounding the franchise.

Ricky Pearsall News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16

The 49ers need Ricky Pearsall to save their season

When you get down to the final eight teams it is all about the small matchups that can decide the game in one way or the other for teams. While the San

Marques Sigle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16

How 49ers Rookie Marques Sigle Improved After Getting Benched

Rookie Marques Sigle could've easily folded when he filled in for Ji'Ayir Brown against the Philadelphia Eagles. He hadn't played any meaningful snaps for the San Francisco 49ers since his last start in Week 7.

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 16

Kyle Shanahan Couldn’t Rave Enough About This 49ers Player

One player whom the San Francisco 49ers can add to their list of clutch additions is Eric Kendricks. Bringing him in when the 49ers did was impeccable timing.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall dedicating Divisional Round return to George Kittle

The San Francisco 49ers are walking into the Divisional Round with something heavier than a game plan. George Kittle’s absence still lingers. Emotion travels with them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16

Seahawks receive alarming Sam Darnold practice injury news before divisional-round game

The NFC's No. 1 seed is set to host the 49ers on Saturday night for the right to make the conference championship.

Darnold gives update after landing on injury report

Bears' Ben Johnson sends warning to Rams amid concerns about Matthew Stafford

Texans dealt blow with star wideout's chances of playing divisional round dwindling

Doctors give Patrick Mahomes a clear timeline for return from knee injury

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Fred Warner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

49ers LB Fred Warner Won’t Be Activated From IR For Divisional Round

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan announced that LB Fred Warner will not be activated from injured reserve in time for Saturday’s Divisional Round against the Seahawks,

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker / January 15

Brock Purdy opens up about 49ers being underdogs for playoff game vs. Seahawks

As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had the San Francisco 49ers as seven-point underdogs for their divisional-round playoff game at the rival Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.

'I feel amazing': Fred Warner nears comeback amid 49ers' playoff push

George Kittle had ‘heartbroken’ message after suffering torn Achilles

Jeff Saturday points to what 49ers must do to upset Seahawks

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