At a Glance
- 49ers lose 13-3 to Seahawks, ending a six-game winning streak
- Brock Purdy suffers crushing hit on fourth-down incompletion
- Team drops to road wild-card; playoff seed falls to fifth or sixth
- Why it matters: Loss of No.1 seed and home-field advantage for playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers fell 13-3 to the Seattle Seahawks in a game that silenced a six-game run and cost them the No.1 seed. A crushing hit on Brock Purdy and a costly interception sealed the defeat, leaving the 49ers to head to a road wild-card game.
Game Breakdown
The 49ers failed to secure a first down in the first quarter and finished with only three points, the fewest they have scored since 2017. Seattle’s defense applied relentless pressure on Purdy, shut down Christian McCaffrey’s rushing attack, and forced a game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter.
- First quarter: 49ers 3-and-outs, no first down.
- Second quarter: Field goal, trailing 10-3 at half.
- Fourth quarter: Drive to 6-yard line, tipped pass, McCaffrey dropped into Drake Thomas’ interception.
- Final drive: Purdy hit by Derick Hall on fourth-down pass to Kittle, ending offense.
Brock Purdy said:
> “They played good defense and we didn’t execute.”
Kyle Shanahan said:
> “We’re ready for it.”
George Kittle said:
> “Disappointed.”
Christian McCaffrey said:
> “It’s a play I have to make, absolutely have to make.”
Playoff Implications
With the loss, the 49ers will no longer have a bye and will travel for the wild-card round. They will be the fifth seed if the Rams lose or tie against Arizona, otherwise they will drop to the sixth seed and face Philadelphia or Chicago.
| Player | Passing Yards | Interceptions | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | 127 | 1 | 3 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 23 | 0 | – |
| 49ers Total Offense | 173 | – | – |
Key Takeaways
- 49ers’ collapse in Seattle ends their six-game streak and forces a road playoff.
- Brock Purdy’s hit and McCaffrey’s interception were pivotal.
- The team must regroup quickly to secure a win on the road in the next playoff round.
The 49ers’ collapse in Seattle underscores the importance of execution on critical downs, and the team must regroup quickly to secure a win on the road in the next playoff round.
