Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West and the conference’s top playoff seed with a 13-3 demolition of the San Francisco 49ers, led by Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet’s combined 171 rushing yards and Sam Darnold’s turnover-free performance.
The Seahawks didn’t just win—they owned the game. Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for 171 rushing yards, Sam Darnold completed 20-of-26 passes without a turnover, and Seattle’s defense held San Francisco to just 173 total yards and nine first downs. The 13-3 victory at Levi’s Stadium not only secured the NFC West title but also the NFC’s top playoff seed, a feat that cements Seattle’s status as the most dominant team in the conference.
Jason Myers’ two field goals and Charbonnet’s lone touchdown—coming on a 27-yard run around the left end—were the only scoring plays needed. The Seahawks’ seventh consecutive win was built on relentless ground control, disciplined passing, and suffocating defense. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” head coach Mike Macdonald said, referring to the roaring home crowd. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Walker carried the ball 16 times for 97 yards, while Charbonnet added 74 yards on 17 carries. Darnold, who has been inconsistent at times this season, delivered a flawless performance, completing 20-of-26 passes for 198 yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught six passes for 84 yards, but it was the running game and the defense that carried the day. The 49ers, who had won six straight games and scored over 40 points in their previous two outings, were held to a mere 173 yards of total offense and nine first downs. Brock Purdy, who had been lighting up defenses, was 19-of-27 for 127 yards with one interception. Christian McCaffrey, a force in the running game, was limited to just 23 yards on eight carries.
Seattle’s dominance began early. The Seahawks took the lead on Charbonnet’s 27-yard run on their opening drive, and Myers’ 45-yard field goal with 5:19 left in the first half gave them a 10-0 lead. The 49ers’ lone points came from a 48-yard field goal by Eddy Piniero with 1:06 remaining in the second quarter. By halftime, Seattle led 10-3 and held a 12-3 edge in first downs and a 196-69 advantage in total yards. “The 49ers didn’t get a first down on the ground until Purdy scrambled for one with 13:35 remaining,” Macdonald noted. “San Francisco reached the Seahawks’ 6-yard line on that drive before McCaffrey bobbled a tipped pass and the ball fell into linebacker Drake Thomas’ arms for an interception.”
The Seahawks’ defense was airtight, forcing three turnovers and limiting San Francisco’s offense to just 173 total yards. The 49ers’ offense was unable to generate momentum, and their only scoring drive came on a 11-play, 55-yard drive that ended in a field goal. Myers’ 31-yard field goal with 14:15 remaining gave Seattle a 10-point lead, and the 49ers were unable to respond. “I’m really proud of our team,” Macdonald said. “They love each other, man. It is so much fun to go to work every day and coach this team. It is an absolute honor to coach these guys.”
Seattle’s offense was efficient, and the defense was relentless. The Seahawks’ ability to control the tempo and force turnovers was key to their victory. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they are the team to beat. With the top seed in the NFC, they will host the playoffs and have the best chance to win the Super Bowl. “That’s definitely a point of pride that we can have at least one home playoff game in front of the 12s,” Macdonald said. “They’ve been dynamite this year. They’ve been absolutely just incredible. We’re really excited to stay home.”
Seattle’s win was a statement. The Seahawks are not just a team with a chance to win the NFC title—they
