Overview
- Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, immediately tilting momentum at Lumen Field.
- Kenneth Walker III ran for 116 yards and three scores as Seattle’s defense held San Francisco to two field goals; Brock Purdy went 15-of-27 for 140 yards with an interception and a lost fumble.
- Christian McCaffrey was held to 35 rushing yards and briefly exited with a stinger before returning, following a season already depleted by losses of George Kittle, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.
- Kyle Shanahan said no one played or coached well and credited Seattle for the dominance, while leaders like Trent Williams emphasized pride in a shorthanded group.
- The 49ers finish 12-5 with a road Wild Card win in Philadelphia and now confront health recoveries, depth upgrades and possible coordinator exits as Klay Kubiak and Robert Saleh draw head-coaching interest.