It’s finally gameday, as the San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Seattle Seahawks in the final week of the regular season, with the winner clinching both the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the division title.

There’s a ton at stake in this heavyweight primetime matchup, with both teams looking far different from when the 49ers beat the Seahawks 17-13 back in Week 1. Despite the 49ers being at home, the Seahawks are 2.5-point favorites.

It’s going to be a tough game for the 49ers. Seattle’s defense is playing at an extremely high level, while San Francisco’s defense...

The San Francisco 49ers have their biggest game of the season coming up, as they’re fighting for the No. 1 seed against the Seattle Seahawks in primetime on Saturday Night at Levi’s Stadium.

Heading into the week, the 49ers had a couple of players dealing with injuries. Cornerback Renardo Green had missed last week’s game with an ongoing neck injury. George Kittle also missed last week after dealing with an ankle injury. And Trent Williams left last week with a hamstring injury and did not return.

On a short week, those injury situations are always magnified. But Green has been...

49ers vs. Seahawks: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions (paywall)
“Kawakami: 49ers 23, Seahawks 20. In contrast to the 49ers’ last few games, field position and field goals should be enormous in this game. Nobody’s likely to put up 400 yards. There won’t be 10 huge plays; maybe just two or three. And presuming George Kittle is back, I’ll presume that the 49ers’ offense will make the most of him and their defense will jump the Seahawks’ running game and force a Darnold turnover late to seal it.“

[**49ers’ pass rush doomed Seattle in Week 1. Now Seahawks look to exploit...

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks in a battle for the No. 1 seed on Saturday Night at Levi’s Stadium, with the loser being either the No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the NFC.

For the 49ers, their offense has been rolling since Brock Purdy returned from a toe injury. But, their defense has been a real issue. Now, they have the tough task of defending Jaxon Smith-Ngijba, who has been a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses in the slot, on Saturday.

Earlier this week, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir publicly shared his desire to shadow Smith-Ngijba throughout...

It’s ancient history now, but the San Francisco 49ers have had a few sideline moments over the years.

This year, the major one was when wide receiver Jauan Jennings and head coach Kyle Shanahan were caught on camera in a heated argument on the sidelines during San Francisco’s Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

At the time, Jennings had been battling injuries, even publicly revealing that he was playing through broken ribs, and had missed the prior week. He had just one catch in the Tampa Bay game for seven yards on three attempts and seemed to be...

We’re nearly two months removed from the San Francisco 49ers allowing 42 points at home to the then Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams. The result dropped the Niners to just one game over .500, leaving many fans skeptical about a playoff berth.

That was Week 10. We’re heading into the final week of the season, and not only do the 49ers have one more win than the Rams, but Kyle Shanahan, not Sean McVay, is the coach playing for the one season to close out the regular season. The Niners have gone from under a three percent chance to...

I don’t think I need to repeat the stakes of Saturday night’s matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. It’s been well covered.

The 49ers will host their most important game of the 2025 season, with a chance to give themselves the easiest possible path in the playoffs, but the always tough Seahawks stand in their way in a rematch four months in the making.

With the future of the NFC playoffs on the line, these are the numbers to know for Saturday’s massive game to decide the NFC West crown and the No.1 seed in the NFC:...

Here’s a look at the San Francisco 49ers’ final injury report of the regular season for Week 18 against the Seattle Seahawks:

Questionable –
Edge rusher Keion White (groin)
LT Trent Williams (hamstring)
Nickel Upton Stout (concussion)
TE George Kittle (ankle)
WR Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle)

Shanahan said Williams has “made good progress,” despite not practicing all week. The reporters in the locker room said Williams was not moving around well in the locker room.

Shanahan was asked how you thread the needle in a situation where it’s a do-or-die game, but there’s also a playoff game ahead:

“It needs...

Trent Williams questionable for 49ers vs. Seahawks clash with hamstring injury
“The other players the 49ers listed as questionable appear to be well on their way toward playing on Saturday.

Tight end George Kittle returned to practice this week after sitting out one game with an ankle injury. Nickel back Upton Stout was back on the practice field as he advances through the NFL’s concussion protocol. Also, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to play despite being listed as questionable.“

George Kittle expects to play in 49ers-Seahawks finale; Trent Williams faces ‘tall task’ (paywall)
“Shanahan and his medical staff face...

49ers offense sizzles while Seahawks’ Sam Darnold sputters: Week 17 film review (paywall)
“The 49ers are still a two-back team, but they aren’t lining up in a typical I-formation with fullback Kyle Juszczyk lining up behind Purdy. One of their most effective formations has been the flex with a tight end and Juszczyk lined up off the ball. When Juszczyk goes into motion, he can either keep going and lead block to the strong side, pull up and insert to the weak side or reverse field and lead on a toss to the weak-side perimeter. The 49ers have shown all...

The San Francisco 49ers will play for the NFC West division title and the conference’s No. 1 seed on Saturday when they face the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in a long-awaited rematch.

The 49ers have been on a roll, winning six games in a row to clinch a playoff berth and keep themselves alive in the NFC West race.

However, they’ve been dealt a tough hand over the last two weeks. In Week 16, the 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, but had one less day of rest when facing the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night...

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We talked about the issues with the San Francisco 49ers’ defense earlier on Wednesday and how that’s been an issue for over two months. The defense just needs to be average. Competent. Serviceable.

That’s because the offense has been scoring on anybody and everybody in their way. The Bears scored 38 points, and that was not enough to win. The Colts...