The Seattle Seahawks delivered a stunning 41-6 playoff victory over the San Francisco 49ers, fueled by an opening kickoff return touchdown, three rushing scores from Kenneth Walker III, and a stout defense, securing their spot in the NFC Championship game.
In their first home playoff game with fans in nearly a decade, the Seattle Seahawks re-established dominance with a resounding 41-6 win against the San Francisco 49ers. The game began with a bang as Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, setting an immediate tone. Running back Kenneth Walker III had a career night, tying a franchise playoff record with three rushing touchdowns and accumulating 116 yards. Quarterback Sam Darnold, despite an oblique injury, impressively guided the offense to his first career playoff win, completing 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks' 'Dark Side' defense was equally formidable, forcing three turnovers and relentlessly pressuring 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who struggled without key injured All-Pros. This lopsided victory propels the top-seeded Seahawks to the NFC Championship game, just one win away from their fourth Super Bowl appearance.
