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Seattle Seahawks win NFL scoring defense title

Seattle Seahawks win NFL scoring defense title

The NFC West wasn’t the only title the Seattle Seahawks locked up this weekend. For the first time in a decade, the Seahawks have won the scoring defense title. That was during a period in which Seattle led the league in fewest points allowed from 2012 through 2015.

Heading into the weekend, Seattle and the Houston Texans had separated themselves from the rest of the league defensively, but it seemed unlikely that the Seahawks were going to catch the Texans for the scoring title. With the Seahawks traveling to San Francisco to take on a red hot 49ers offense, the...

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Seahawks fan discussion: NFL Week 18 Sunday games

Seahawks fan discussion: NFL Week 18 Sunday games

Rest easy, Seattle Seahawks fans! The first-round bye is secured after the Seahawks won the NFC West over the San Francisco 49ers, so the final Sunday of the 2025 regular season can be watched in peace. There are still some games to pay attention to for the Seahawks and Seahawks fans, whether for this year or next year:

  • New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (10 am PT, FOX) – If Atlanta wins, then the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South. A loss or tie gives the division to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the 2026 schedule, whoever wins the...
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Words of Prey, Seahawks-49ers: 1t 1s accompl1shed

Words of Prey, Seahawks-49ers: 1t 1s accompl1shed

The Seattle Seahawks’ season is not over. Yet it is already a success.

Seattle hired Mike Macdonald to re-establish the franchise back on its rightful perch atop the NFC West, by way of a full defensive makeover. His job was clear: tame the offenses of football’s two pre-eminent masterminds, out-genius the other two geniuses in his division, thus putting the Seahawks back in position to contend for a title beyond just the West.

He did it. In the space of 34 games, he did it, exactly the thing he was hired to do. Today, the Hawks are Super Bowl favorites,...

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Ted’s Talk: Weakened 49ers lucky to not get blown out by Seahawks

Ted’s Talk: Weakened 49ers lucky to not get blown out by Seahawks

Earlier this week I wrote a pregame article about the Seahawks season coming full circle in this Week 18 game between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. That couldn’t have been more true with how this contest turned out, a thoroughly dominant 13-3 road victory riddled with missed opportunities that would’ve saved all Seahawks fans a few gray hairs down the line. I had to have a little fun with the title for this one since after the first matchup, I wrote a postgame article titled “Seahawks lucky to not get blown out by weakened 49ers.” Everything came full...

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The Seahawks have ruined football (for their opponents)

The Seahawks have ruined football (for their opponents)

Once again, the Seattle Seahawks came into another stadium held the NFL’s number one offense to single-digit points. The San Francisco 49ers got to stay home and prepare for an entire week, with home-field advantage all the way through the Super Bowl on the line.

They scored three points.

But take heart! You’re not alone bang gang Niner tang or whatever it is. Seattle has been doing this to everyone. All year. It has been a thoroughly unenjoyable experience to play against the Seahawks defense.

Provided for your enjoyment, faithful 12s, how the Seahawks have made life miserable for opponents....

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Post-Snap Reads 1/4: Seahawks secure huge, NFC West sealing win in Santa Clara

Post-Snap Reads 1/4: Seahawks secure huge, NFC West sealing win in Santa Clara

Another undeniably uneven game by the Seattle Seahawks offense coupled with another absolutely dominant performance from the Seattle Seahawks defense delivered a somewhat unsuspected 2025 NFC West title for our favorite team. The ‘Hawks had opportunities to score a bit more than 13 points against the 49ers, and really the game should have been more of a blowout. But, as it where, the Seahawks offense put together their most important drive of the day, a timely and elongated, clock-chewing series of plays that put the game out of reach for the 49ers, and the Division Crown firmly on our heads....

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Winners and Losers from the Seahawks’ NFC West title triumph over 49ers

Winners and Losers from the Seahawks’ NFC West title triumph over 49ers

When the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11, running the table was effectively the only realistic path toward winning the NFC West over the Rams and San Francisco 49ers. That meant winning seven consecutive regular season games for the first time since 2013.

They ran the damn table, and all that stands between the Seahawks and a return trip to Santa Clara for Super Bowl 60 is winning two home playoff games. Lumen Field has not been much of an advantage for the Seahawks over the past several seasons, but after a 14-3 record and...

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Seahawks’ NFC West win clinches greatest regular season in franchise history

Seahawks’ NFC West win clinches greatest regular season in franchise history

The Seattle Seahawks are NFC West champions after a superb defensive display against the San Francisco 49ers, holding them to just a field goal and 173 yards of total offense in their own building. For the Seahawks, the hope is that it’s the first of two trips to Santa Clara, with the second coming in February for the Super Bowl.

Seahawks have won 14 regular season games for first time ever

Secondarily to winning the NFC West and thus the number one seed, the Seahawks clinched their greatest win total in franchise history—fittingly, in the special 50th season.

Yes,...

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Seahawks defense suffocates 49ers to worst performance of Kyle Shanahan era

Seahawks defense suffocates 49ers to worst performance of Kyle Shanahan era

The Seattle Seahawks made the loudest possible statement with their NFC West title win over the San Francisco 49ers. While the offense may have played much better than the 13 points suggested, the defense was every bit as dominant as the 3 points allowed indicated.

For context: Seattle had 180 yards rushing and the 49ers mighty offense was limited to 173 TOTAL yards. Christian McCaffrey was held to 57 total yards, there were zero explosive runs given up, and the normally dominant George Kittle was limited to 29 yards on five catches.

But here’s the biggest and best stat of...

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Seahawks-49ers score: Seattle dominates 49ers to win NFC West, top seed

Seahawks-49ers score: Seattle dominates 49ers to win NFC West, top seed

The Seattle Seahawks (14-3) are NFC West champions for the first time since 2020!

While Seattle didn’t put up nearly as many points as it should’ve given the offensive performance, the Seahawks defense stifled a red-hot San Francisco 49ers (12-5) offense. Zach Charbonnet’s 27-yard touchdown was the only TD of the game and it was the only one needed. The Seahawks prevailed 13-3 in a game nowhere as indicative of how lopsided this game was.

Seattle rushed for 179 yards on the night, continuing the recent run game success. Seattle’s offense did not turn the ball over, while the Seahawks...

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Seahawks vs. 49ers, NFC West title game: 2nd half live discussion

Seahawks vs. 49ers, NFC West title game: 2nd half live discussion

The Seattle Seahawks are dominating the San Francisco 49ers through the first 30 minutes, something we’ve rarely said in recent seasons.

It’s only 10-3 at the break. The Seahawks wasted an opening drive with a bad Sam Darnold sack on what should’ve been an easy touchdown to Zach Charbonnet, subsequently failing to convert on 4th and goal. Jason Myers missed a field goal and then his kickoff out of bounds gave San Francisco a shorter field to eventually get a field goal themselves.

On the stats sheet, this is a superb showing by the Seahawks. On the scoreboard, it’s too...

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Seattle Seahawks inactives: Charles Cross, Coby Bryant out, Josh Jones in vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks inactives: Charles Cross, Coby Bryant out, Josh Jones in vs. 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks inactives have been announced for their NFC West title game against the San Francisco 49ers. As expected, Charles Cross is out for a third straight game due to a hamstring injury, while safety Coby Bryant needs more time for his knee injury to heal.

The biggest news is who’s not on the inactive list, and that’s backup left tackle Josh Jones. He was listed as questionable with ankle and knee injuries, but he will play and start in Cross’ absence once again.

Seattle Seahawks inactives

  • QB Jalen Milroe (emergency 3rd QB)
  • OL Mason Richman...
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