Seahawks and 49ers face off for NFC’s top seed in high-stakes showdown
January 2, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers face off in a high-stakes game on Saturday night. The winner secures the top seed in the NFC playoffs, earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage. This rare regular-season matchup has only happened four times since 1975. Both teams have improved their running games recently, with the 49ers averaging 4.69 yards per carry in the past three games. Seattle’s defense aims to pressure 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been playing at an MVP level. The game was moved to Saturday, posing scheduling challenges for both teams.