Seahawks smother 49ers to clinch NFC West, No. 1 seed as Sam Darnold flips Week 18 script

Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards in the win. While efficient through the air, Seattle leaned heavily on its ground game. Kenneth Walker rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries, while Zach Charbonnet added 74 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts. On the other side, Purdy finished 19 of 27 for 127 yards with one interception.

Sam Darnold leads Seattle to NFC West title, No. 1 seed: 49ers vs. Seahawks takeaways

The Seahawks claimed the No. 1 seed in the NFC after defeating the 49ers in Week 18. USA TODAY Sports provided updates, highlights, stats and more.
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Seahawks vs. 49ers highlights | Week 18

Highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers during the 2025 NFL season.

Seahawks’ ‘Black Hole’ Defense Ensures That NFC Playoffs Will Go Through Seattle

As it has been all season long, the Seattle Seahawks' killer defense made an emphatic point exactly when it was required, and the San Francisco 49ers had no answers for any of it. Now, Seattle controls the NFC postseason.
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