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Seahawks Claim NFC West Title with Dominant 13-3 Win

1/5/2026

Summary

Seahawks Clinch Title

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed with a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, setting the 49ers up to enter the playoffs as the No. 6 seed.
This was Seattle's first division title since 2020 and their first 14-win season in franchise history.
Seattle's defense held the San Francisco 49ers to 173 yards, their lowest output since 2017.
Drake Thomas sealed the win with a red-zone interception.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards.

Summary

Seahawks Seek Revenge

The Seattle Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 in Santa Clara, California, with the winner earning the NFC West title.
Seattle enters with a 13-3 record and seeks revenge for earlier loss to the 49ers, who will miss Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall.
Seahawks will be without Charles Cross and Coby Bryant due to injuries, while Seattle elevates Cam Akers and Tyler Hall from practice squad.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Seahawks, established in 1976, clinched their first NFC West title in 2016 after a period of rebuilding under head coach Pete Carroll. In 2020, they achieved a 12-4 record, marking their best season since 2014, and again won the division in 2023 with a 13-3 record. This success highlights the team's resilience and evolution in the competitive NFL landscape.

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Seahawks Clinch Title

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed with a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, setting the 49ers up to enter the playoffs as the No. 6 seed.
This was Seattle's first division title since 2020 and their first 14-win season in franchise history.
Seattle's defense held the San Francisco 49ers to 173 yards, their lowest output since 2017.
Drake Thomas sealed the win with a red-zone interception.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards.

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