Seahawks lead 49ers 24-6 at halftime

Sam Darnold, despite being listed as questionable due to a left oblique injury, played effectively in the first half, completing 7 of 12 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. The Seattle Seahawks led the San Francisco 49ers 24-6 at halftime, largely due to standout performances from key players.

Rashid Shaheed, acquired by the Seahawks in a trade with the Saints, made a significant impact by returning the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and executing a 30-yard run that set up a Kenneth Walker 7-yard touchdown. Shaheed's contributions were crucial in establishing the Seahawks' lead.

The Seahawks' defense and special teams played vital roles, with DeMarcus Lawrence stopping a critical fourth-and-1 play and Julian Love recovering a fumble forced by Ernest Jones. These efforts helped the Seahawks capitalize on their scoring opportunities, including a 31-yard field goal by Jason Myers.

For the 49ers, Brock Purdy completed 12 of