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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

49ers most to blame for dejecting Week 18 loss to Seahawks

Everything the San Francisco 49ers worked for over the last six weeks seemed to come apart in one cold, deflating night. A division title. The NFC’s No.

George Kittle News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

George Kittle creates even more 49ers history against the Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers close out the regular season with a 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. As a result, the 49ers missed out on the No. 1 seed in the NFC after a performance with no touchdowns, as their offense struggled against a strong defense.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers Must Embrace the Hard Way After Week 18 Dud

For weeks, the San Francisco 49ers have been living close to the edge, relying on narrow wins and late-game execution to stay in the hunt for the NFC's top seed.

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NFL News / HITC / January 4

Deommodore Lenoir calls out Troy Aikman for comments during Jaxon Smith-Njigba battle

Deommodore Lenoir did not take kindly to Troy Aikman’s comments about him during the San Francisco 49ers’ defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had ruffled feathers with his comments about Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

49ers’ Brock Purdy avoids major injury vs. Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy avoided a serious injury during Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a game that cost San Francisco the NFC West title and the No.

George Kittle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

49ers’ George Kittle drops ‘go Cardinals’ before ‘whole new season’ in playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers saw a prime opportunity slip away in Week 18, falling 13-3 at home to the Seattle Seahawks in a game that decided both the NFC West title and the conference’s No.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers Notebook: McCaffrey blames self for key interception; Smith-Njigba takes dig at Deommodore Lenoir; Kittle unbothered by Seahawks celebrating at Levi's

The 49ers were on the dejected side after their 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night, which cost them the chance to have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 13-3 to the Seahawks

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just got humiliated at home by Seattle Seahawks. The final score was 13-3. It was the 49ers' worst offensive performance since Kyle Shanahan became the head coach nine years ago.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers' Week 18 loss to Seahawks: Key stats, records, and McCaffrey milestones

The San Francisco 49ers finished their 2025 season with a 12-5 record thanks to a 13-3 Week 18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

Who will the 49ers face in their Wild Card playoff game?

The San Francisco 49ers controlled their own fate heading into their Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. A win would have secured the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

Deommodore Lenoir News / Bleacher Report / January 4

Watch: JSN on Lenoir wanting to guard him

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 4

This unit on the 49ers was exposed when it mattered most

The San Francisco 49ers had a home game against the Seattle Seahawks for a chance at the one seed, a bye, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Brody Purdy left bloody after brutal Seahawks sack

The San Francisco 49ers faced the Seattle Seahawks in the regular season finale with the division title and the No. 1 seed on the line. San Francisco came into Saturday’s matchup with a six-game winning streak but the absence of Trent Williams loomed large.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers ready to 'embrace the hard way' in playoffs after losing home-field advantage to Seahawks

An extremely rare opportunity was there for the taking on Saturday night for the San Francisco 49ers, who had the chance to secure home field advantage all the way through the Super Bowl with a win over the Seattle Seahawks.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 4

49ers injury updates: San Francisco enters playoffs with mounting health concerns

The San Francisco 49ers battled through injuries all season and still carried a six-game winning streak into their Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

John Lynch News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch was one with the fans on Saturday after his team committed a huge defensive lapse against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / January 4

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year

Darnold is now a member of the NFC's No. 1 seed after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a road victory over their rival San Francisco 49ers.

Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

Bears WR Rome Odunze 'noncommittal' on playing in postseason

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4

Seahawks deliver emphatic statement in taking NFC No. 1 seed

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC is going through Seattle after the Seattle Seahawks were 13-3 winners against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.

Sam Darnold proves doubters wrong by flipping script from last year

49ers GM John Lynch went ballistic on live TV after huge Seahawks play

Bears WR Rome Odunze 'noncommittal' on playing in postseason

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans

Matt Eberflus assigns blame for struggles after Jerry Jones comments

Ravens must avoid Derrick Henry mistake with Lamar Jackson returning