Seahawks clinch top seed and division title Seattle’s 13‑3 win over San Francisco secured the NFC West and the league’s No. 1 seed, giving the team its first division crown since 2020 and a first‑round bye plus home‑field advantage in the divisional round[1][2]. The victory guarantees the Seahawks host the next playoff game on Jan. 17 or 18, while the 49ers head to a road wild‑card matchup[2]. Both outlets note the win positions Seattle as the NFC’s best‑record team at 13‑3.

Run‑heavy attack dominates time of possession Seattle ran 39 times for 180 yards, the second‑most rushing total of the season, with Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker combining for 230 yards on 40 touches[1][2]. Charbonnet’s 27‑yard touchdown run opened the scoring, and Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards without a turnover[2]. The ground game allowed Seattle to control the clock and keep the 49ers off balance throughout the contest.

Defense stifles 49ers to minimal yardage Seattle’s defense limited San Francisco to 173 total yards and only nine first downs, recording three sacks and eight quarterback hits on Brock Purdy, who suffered a bloody thumb and a stinger[1]. Drake Thomas intercepted a pass at Seattle’s three‑yard line in the fourth quarter, sealing a key turnover[2]. The defensive pressure forced the 49ers into a road wild‑card game, eliminating any chance of a home playoff game for them[2].

Playoff outlook sets Seattle’s next opponent With the bye week completed, Seattle will face the lowest‑seeded NFC team that emerges from the wild‑card round, while the 49ers travel for their first postseason game[1]. The Seahawks’ combination of a dominant run game and suffocating defense positions them as a strong contender for a Super Bowl run[1].