Overview
- Seattle seized control on the opening snap when Rashid Shaheed returned the kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.
- Kenneth Walker III powered the ground game with 116 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Seahawks ran for 175 yards.
- Brock Purdy went 15-of-27 for 140 yards with an interception and a lost fumble as San Francisco managed only two field goals in what NFL Research says was the franchise's second-largest playoff defeat.
- San Francisco’s injury issues persisted as Christian McCaffrey briefly exited with a stinger before returning and tight end Jake Tonges left with a foot injury after replacing the Achilles-injured George Kittle.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan said no one played or coached well and shifted focus to the offseason, while the NFL confirmed two $10,144 fines for Kyle Juszczyk from the Wild Card game.