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With win on Sunday, Seahawks will face 49ers in NFC Championship

The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will reunite in the NFC Championship game if Seattle can get by the Packers on Sunday.

The script has been written for another epic battle between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

With San Francisco’s 27-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, the Seahawks will face their NFC West rival for the third time this season – if they defeat the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.

The Seahawks met the 49ers in the NFC championship back in 2014, a game that became an instant classic after Richard Sherman tipped a pass intended for Michael Crabtree, which was intercepted by Malcolm Smith and sent Seattle to the Super Bowl, which they eventually won over the Broncos.

Sherman famously went from Seattle to San Francisco, helping to reignite the rivalry, and the battles between the two franchises were among the best regular season games across the entire league in 2019.

Seattle earned a win in Week 10, 27-24, after a handful of drives in overtime stalled before Jason Myers knocked home a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expired.

San Francisco got them back in Week 17, 26-21, when Seattle’s final drive ended within the one-yard line.

The Seahawks still need to get by a very tough Packers team at Lambeau Field on Sunday, which is no easy task, but the stage is set for another classic battle between the top two teams on the west coast, with a Super Bowl appearance on the line.

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Travis Homer impresses in first NFL start for Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Travis Homer had 92 all-purpose yards on Sunday against San Francisco, in his first NFL start.

The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers engaged in another epic regular season battle on Sunday night, with the Seahawks falling 26-21 after a last second play fell a yard short – sending them to a wildcard battle with the Eagles in Philadelphia.

The Seahawks patched together a running back group led by rookie Travis Homer and a pair of veteran signees, Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin.

Despite a ragtag trio in the backfield, Seattle had a strong performance on the ground, particularly in the second half.

While Lynch was the back who found the end zone, much to the delight of the home crowd, it was the rookie Homer who rushed 10 times for 62 yards while also hauling in five receptions (on five targets) for 30 yards – giving him 92 total yards in his first NFL start.

Coach Pete Carroll was not surprised one bit by Homer’s performance on Sunday, saying it was what they had seen from him all year long in practice.

“He’s a good player,” Carroll stated on 710 ESPN’s Danny and Gallant show Monday morning. “You can see why, he’s got such a good burst and he attacks so well. He’s gonna be really good in the playoffs. I’m not worried about him one bit, not even concerned about him at all other than he takes some colossal hits. He’s tough as nails.”

Homer will be relied upon heavily on Sunday against the Eagles in Philadelphia, and if he can put together close to 100 all-purpose yards again, it will go a long way toward securing a win in the wild card round and potentially a rematch with the 49ers.

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Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks feared to have torn ACL

The Seattle Seahawks fear linebacker Mychal Kendricks tore his ACL on Sunday, which would keep him out of Sunday’s wildcard game.

The injury bug continues for the Seattle Seahawks, who may have lost SAM linebacker Mychal Kendricks to a torn ACL, according to a tweet from NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.

Kendricks left Sunday night’s game against the 49ers in the third quarter, limping off the field. He did not return.

“We did not get test results back from him yet, but he did sprain his knee,” Carroll said on 710 ESPN’s Pete Carroll show on Monday morning. “We’ll have to find out. We don’t know the extent of it yet.”

Kendricks already missed two games this season with a hamstring injury, but has been a key part of the defense when healthy. In 14 games this year, all starts, Kendricks recorded 71 combined tackles, three sacks, four passes defended and one interception.

Kendricks would be replaced by rookie Cody Barton, who filled in for him after he departed. The absence of Kendricks would certainly be felt on Sunday against the Eagles in Philadelphia, where Seattle will look to improve on a 3-12 record in road playoff games.

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Instant analysis of Seattle’s 26-21 loss to San Francisco

The Seattle Seahawks fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 26-21, to finish the regular season with an 11-5 record.

The return of running back Marshawn Lynch helped create an electric atmosphere at CenturyLink Field on Sunday night, which exploded after his third quarter touchdown run, but the Seattle Seahawks fell just short in a tough 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Seahawks finish the regular season with an 11-5 record and will get the No. 5 seed in the playoffs, traveling to face the Eagles in Philadelphia next week.

Seattle came out very flat in the first half, getting outscored 13-0 and outgained 222-79. The defense was unable to stop Jimmy Garoppolo, and the return of George Kittle provided a huge boost to San Francisco’s offensive attack.

However, the Seahawks offense came alive in the third quarter. After an apparent touchdown pass to David Moore was nullified by a holding penalty, Russell Wilson instead found Tyler Lockett for a 14-yard touchdown to bring Seattle within six with 5:46 left in the third quarter.

San Francisco responded quickly however, with a 49-yard reception to fullback Kyle Juszczyk that led to a touchdown run by Raheem Mostert.

After that, the two teams seemed to trade off touchdowns on nearly every ensuing drive, with the one-yard touchdown run from Lynch representing perhaps the most exciting touchdown of the season for the Seattle faithful.

Ultimately, things came down to the final drive of the game, where Wilson was able to march Seattle all the way to the one-yard line before a costly delay of game penalty backed the Seahawks up to the six, and a five-yard pass to tight end Jacob Hollister fell just short of the end zone, giving San Francisco the narrowest of victories in the Emerald City.

Seattle will need to have a short memory to flush this game and focus on another away date with the Eagles, a team they defeated 17-9 in late November.

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Seahawks know what awaits them following Week 17 win or loss

The Seattle Seahawks will either be the number three seed or the number five seed in the NFC, depending on how they do against the 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks know exactly what seed they will get in the playoffs, depending on how they do on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

That’s the benefit of having their game flexed into Sunday Night Football, making it the final regular season game of the year.

Seattle was relying on losses by New Orleans and/or Green Bay to potentially still earn a bye in the NFC playoffs, but unfortunately those two teams took care of business against Carolina and Detroit, respectively, meaning Seattle will get a three seed if they defeat San Francisco.

That three seed will come with a home date against the Vikings of Minnesota, a team Seattle defeated earlier this season.

If Seattle is unable to complete the season sweep against the 49ers, they will finish as the fifth seed and will play Philadelphia on the road – another team they defeated during the regular season.

While the Eagles have an inferior record to Seattle, the Seahawks are only 3-12 in road playoff games in franchise history, and they’d certainly prefer to host in the first round if they can take care of business on Sunday.

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3 things to watch: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will meet in the final regular season game of the NFL season on Sunday at 5:20 p.m. PT.

The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are playing the last, and arguably best, regular season game of the season on Sunday night.

Whichever team wins will secure the NFC West title and a top three seed in the playoffs, while a loss would move Seattle into fifth place and a first round road game against either Dallas or Philadelphia.

That alone makes this must-watch football, and factoring in the triumphant return of Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle offense should make this game an instant classic, much like the team’s first matchup in Week 10.

How much action Beast Mode gets, how Seattle handles George Kittle and pass protection issues up front are three of the biggest storylines in this game, and all three are previewed in this article.

Kickoff tonight is at 5:20 p.m. PT. You won’t want to miss out.

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Seahawks get Jadeveon Clowney, Shaquill Griffin back in Week 17

The Seattle Seahawks are set to return two key starters on defense, Jadeveon Clowney and Shaquill Griffin, on Sunday against the 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks will head into Week 17 with a relatively healthy squad, which includes the return of two key defensive starters, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Shaquill Griffin.

“That’s huge,” coach Pete Carroll said on Friday. “It’s a huge deal. I mean, our top cover guy and a top rusher. That’s a big deal. It’s great to have those guys back out.”

Seattle is without two pieces of their offense, receiver Malik Turner and left tackle Duane Brown, and will probably be without safety Quandre Diggs – barring a miracle – but the return of Griffin and Clowney is a huge boost to a defense that has struggled the past few weeks.

Clowney missed Seattle’s last two games with a core muscle injury, an injury that also kept him out in Week 12. His return is certainly not a welcome one for San Francisco, who saw him record five solo tackles, five quarterback hits, one sack and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in the Week 10 overtime thriller between these two squads.

“He was unbelievable that game,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told Seattle media members on Tuesday. “We know he’s going to bring that type of effort and talent this time on Sunday and we’ve got to make sure we’re at our best so we try to limit some of the plays he makes.”

Griffin is in the midst of a Pro Bowl caliber season, with 59 combined tackles and 13 passes defended. He had six of those tackles and two of those passes defended against San Francisco in Week 10.

Having both Griffin and Clowney back in the mix for Seattle gives them a much better chance of sweeping the 49ers and winning the NFC West outright, giving them a top three seed in the NFC playoffs.

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Former Seahawk Brian Bosworth to raise 12 Flag on Sunday

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth will raise the 12 Flag on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

One of the most well-known figures in team history, former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth was selected to hoist the 12 Flag on Sunday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.

“I am truly blessed and honored to be asked to raise the 12 Flag for the Seattle Seahawks and the amazing city and fans,” Bosworth was quoted as saying in a press release by the team. “There are few moments bigger for a former Seahawks player than to be invited back to relive and experience the emotions the 12s invoke for their team. I can truly say there is no better fan base or more magical place to play than in Seattle.”

Bosworth was the first overall pick in the 1987 NFL Supplemental Draft, and his unique hairstyle and outgoing personality made him an immediate fan favorite. Unfortunately, his career was cut short after just three seasons and 24 games played due to injuries.

“My heart still pains that I could not fulfill the expectations that I had for myself and for the fans when I was blessed to be drafted to be part of this great organization,” Bosworth continued. “Players play this sport of football with such emotion and passion but rarely are there fans that are as emotionally connected and invested as are Seattle’s 12s. In life, things are too often taken for granted due to not being focused on how truly special the moments we are graced with occurs…this moment has more meaning and focus than I can express. I am truly humbled and forever grateful!”

The Seahawks have been raising the 12 Flag since 2003, when a group of season ticket holders first began the tradition against the 49ers.  Now, it is raised in honor of the 12s, and often by local celebrities and sports personalities – a list Bosworth can now add himself to.

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Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman exchange jerseys post-game

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and San Francisco 49ers defensive back Richard Sherman exchanged jerseys postgame on Monday.

The Seattle Seahawks won a thriller in Santa Clara on Monday night, beating the undefeated San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 27-24.

The battles between these two teams go back a long way, but perhaps the most important player in this rivalry is Richard Sherman, who had the infamous tipped pass in the NFC championship game that resulted in an interception and a win for the Seahawks. Seattle, of course, won the Super Bowl two weeks later.

Sherman eventually joined forces with the 49ers after getting released by Seattle, and has since drummed up controversy regarding his relationship with coach Pete Carroll and Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.

While Monday’s game featured plenty of theatrics, it was a post-game moment that caught many people’s attention: Wilson and Sherman, embraced in a hug, exchanging their jerseys.

Sherman has long been an outspoken figure in the NFL, and many of his comments criticized coach Carroll’s alleged favoritism of Wilson over other — more outspoken — players on the Super Bowl-winning team, including Marshawn Lynch.

However, it appears Wilson and Sherman were able to bury the hatchet, a great sign of maturity for both players.

“Good moment, really good moment,” Carroll said on 710 ESPN Tuesday morning. “These guys are growing up. They’ve arrived, they’re real legitimate factors in this league. To demonstrate that kind of character and class is really what you hope to see.”

The Seahawks and 49ers will meet again in Week 17, this time in Seattle. That game could have serious playoff implications depending on how these two teams do down the stretch, but regardless it should be another fun, exciting game of football from two of the best in the NFL.

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Week 10 snap counts: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks played a lot of their new players, Josh Gordon and Quandre Diggs, in their victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks improved to 8-2 on the season with a thrilling overtime victory over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, a game that will go down as an instant classic between the two NFC West rivals.

Seattle had a few tricks up their sleeves in this one, including the team debuts for both safety Quandre Diggs and receiver Josh Gordon.

Gordon was on the field for 28 snaps, hauling in a handful of crucial catches down the stretch to keep Seattle in the game.

Diggs played all 88 of Seattle’s defensive snaps, settling in as the team’s starting free safety alongside Bradley McDougald – giving Seattle a veteran duo to man the secondary.

The Seahawks also gave core special teamer Shaquem Griffin a new role on the defense, as the second-year saw 14 snaps on defense – all coming as an edge rusher in obvious passing downs. He previously had not played a single snap on defense this season, and appeared to be replacing Ziggy Ansah, who himself only saw 14 total snaps.

The Seahawks once again relied heavily on Chris Carson, who was on for 71 of Seattle’s 74 offensive snaps. Rashaad Penny only saw three total snaps, and did not come back into the game after fumbling early in the third quarter.

Jacob Hollister played in 58 snaps, thanks in part to an injury to Luke Willson that kept him out and limited him to just 14 total snaps.

Here is a look at Seattle’s snap counts and play percentages for Monday’s game.

And for the 49ers:

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