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Brody Purdy left bloody after brutal Seahawks sack

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By Mike Gianakos, ClutchPoints | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 12:58 AM ET

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. The All-Pro left tackle was ruled out for Week 18 with a hamstring injury.

Brock Purdy was under constant pressure on Saturday as Seattle’s ferocious defense recorded three sacks and eight quarterback hits. Trailing by two scores with 2:20 left on the clock, the 49ers entered desperation mode.

The obvious drop-back situation allowed Seattle to pin its ears back and rush the passer. Purdy got bloodied on the first play of the team’s final drive when he slammed his throwing hand into Byron Murphy’s helmet on an incompletion. His thumb was dripping blood after the play, per FOX Sports’ Henry McKenna. Purdy stayed in the game but the 49ers turned the ball over on downs three plays later.

Here is a closeup look at Brock Purdy hitting his hand late in the 4th quarter vs Seattle. #49ers pic.twitter.com/VyROZuTPwZ

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Purdy may wish he had gone to the medical tent after the thumb injury because he got absolutely demolished on the 49ers’ final offensive play. Two Seahawks defenders collided with the QB, forcing an incompletion on fourth down.

Kyle Shanahan announced that Purdy suffered a stinger on the final hit, per Ian Rapoport. However, the coach added that he’s OK and could have gone back in the game.

Leonard Williams and Derick Hall smoked the 49ers tackles to end up sharing a high-low hit on Brock Purdy and cap their domination of the 49ers Offense.#Seahawks #SeattleSeahawks #49ers pic.twitter.com/vHu9wD1FG3

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Purdy had scored 13 touchdowns over the previous three games. But the Seahawks kept the fourth-year QB out of the end zone in Week 18. He went 19/27 for 127 yards with zero touchdowns and one interception.

The 49ers couldn’t get anything going on offense against Seattle. Williams was expected to be the X-factor in the game. And it was clear San Francisco missed him both for his pass protection and run blocking. Christian McCaffrey had just 23 rushing yards against the Seahawks as the Niners were limited to 173 total yards and three points.

Following Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to Seattle, Shanahan declared the 49ers will be ready for a road playoff game next week. The Seahawks on the other hand will get a first-round bye as the NFC’s top seed.

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