Seahawks Stifle 49ers in Defensive Struggle to Clinch NFC West
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Seattle Seahawks claimed the NFC West title with a methodical 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. A crowd of 71,836 watched as Seattle’s defense dominated, holding the 49ers to a single field goal.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold efficiently managed the game, completing 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards. The ground attack, led by Kenneth Walker III’s 97 yards and Zach Charbonnet’s 74 yards and a first-quarter touchdown, controlled the clock. Seattle’s defense recorded four sacks and an interception, stifling San Francisco’s offense throughout.
The 49ers’ lone score came from a 48-yard Eddy Pineiro field goal before halftime. Brock Purdy was limited to 127 passing yards. The loss dropped San Francisco to 12-5, while Seattle improved to an NFC-best 14-3.