Matchup to watch: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson vs. 49ers edge defenders Wilson will be playing his most important game of the season and this is not the contest Seattle wants to come down to his fourth-quarter heroics.
Wilson and the Seahawks need to strike early and capitalize on every possession. Facing a less-imposing 49ers defense than earlier in the year, the Seahawks have a true chance to topple San Francisco by setting the momentum.
But the absence of Duane Brown proved to be a huge factor Week 16 and Seattle will likely feel his loss even more against the 49ers.
Who wins? The Seahawks manage to find ways to emerge victorious on the national stage and Sunday’s prime-time appearance will be no different. The roaring crowd at CenturyLink Field will be a huge assist for Seattle on Sunday.
Seahawks 30, 49ers 28.
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