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Seahawks at 49ers Decider for NFC No. 1 Seed and West Title

Updated projections make Seattle a slight favorite.

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A San Francisco 49ers helmet being worn in the rain during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif.
NBC Bay Area Meteorologist Kari Hall provides a forecast for the 49ers vs. Seahawks game. (Jan. 2, 2026)
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Overview

  • The winner secures the conference’s top seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage, with the loser heading to the playoffs as a road wild-card team.
  • Kickoff is Saturday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC/ESPN at Levi’s Stadium, with recent lines listing Seattle by about 1 to 2.5 points.
  • San Francisco lists LT Trent Williams (hamstring) and TE George Kittle (ankle) as questionable, with Williams not practicing this week; Christian McCaffrey returned to full participation and Brock Purdy is set to start.
  • Recent form is strong on both sides with six-game winning streaks, though the 49ers have taken seven of the past eight meetings against Seattle.
  • Analytics from Dimers give the Seahawks about a 56% win probability and project a 24-23 Seattle victory, while 49ers receivers Kendrick Bourne and Jauan Jennings enter with reachable contract incentive milestones.