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Seattle vs. San Francisco: A Clash for the Top Spot

USA, SeattleSaturday, January 3, 2026
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The Stage is Set The Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers are set to face off in a crucial game that will decide the top seed in the NFC for the 2025 postseason.

Key Details

  • Seahawks Record: 13-3
  • Point Spread: Seahawks favored by 1.5 points
  • Recent Head-to-Head: 49ers have won 7 of the last 8 matchups, including playoffs

Coach Mike Macdonald's Record

  • Against 49ers: 1-2
  • Overall Road Record: 14-2 in two years with Seattle

Last Meeting at Levi’s Stadium

  • Seahawks won 20-17

Current Form

  • Both teams are on a 6-game winning streak

Stakes

  • Winner secures the No. 1 seed
  • Bye week
  • Home-field advantage throughout playoffs

Historical Context

  • 2019 Regular-Season Finale: 49ers won 26-21 to claim the top seed
  • 49ers went on to reach the Super Bowl

Psychological Edge

  • 49ers' recent dominance could provide a mental advantage
  • Seahawks' overall record and home-field advantage add complexity

The game on Saturday night is not just about current form but also about historical context and the psychological edge each team might have.

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