Seahawks trounce 49ers with 'demoralizing' rushing attack, 'unbelievable' defense

The Seattle Seahawks are one win away from Super Bowl LX after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the NFC Divisional Round. The Seahawks excelled in all three phases of the game, with Rashid Shaheed setting the tone with a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown, marking the first such playoff score since 2015. Seattle's defense forced three turnovers and stifled the 49ers, holding them to a season-low 6 points and 236 total yards. Demarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams each recorded a sack, while Ernest Jones contributed a forced fumble and an interception.

Offensively, Seattle capitalized on short fields, with quarterback Sam Darnold throwing a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Running back Kenneth Walker III led the ground game with 116 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the first Seahawk since 2003 to score three rushing touchdowns in a playoff game.

Seattle's 35-point victory matches the franchise's largest