Overview
- Sam Darnold called giveaways unacceptable and said reducing them is his responsibility heading into the 49ers matchup.
- He has 20 turnovers in 17 games (14 interceptions, six lost fumbles), and the Seahawks’ 28 team giveaways are among the NFL’s highest.
- Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak emphasized faster huddle tempo and sharper early execution to address recent sluggish openings, with Seattle scoring just one touchdown over its last four games.
- The game at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night will decide the NFC West and the conference’s No. 1 seed, which carries a first-round bye and home field.
- Seattle expressed confidence in winning on the road, while reports indicated San Francisco could be without All-Pros Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.