Seattle Seahawks Dominate San Francisco 49ers in Divisional Round, Eye NFC Championship
The Seattle Seahawks are dominating the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, leading 27-6 midway through the third quarter. Rashid Shaheed's opening kickoff return for a touchdown set the tone for Seattle's strong start. The Seahawks forced turnovers and built a 17-0 lead early on, while the 49ers struggled to get their offense going.
After finishing off the 49ers, the Seahawks will face the winner of the Rams vs. Bears game in the NFC Championship. The Rams and Bears will battle it out on Sunday, with the winner advancing to face Seattle. The NFC Championship game is scheduled to kick off at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET next Sunday.
The Seahawks have a history of success against both the Bears and Rams. They have a 12-6 regular-season record against the Bears and a 29-26 regular-season record against the Rams. The last time the Seahawks faced the Bears in the playoffs was 15 years ago, while their most recent playoff matchup with the Rams was in 2021.
As the Seahawks prepare for the NFC Championship, they are aiming to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015. With a strong track record in the semifinals, having won three out of their four previous trips to the NFC Championship, the Seahawks are determined to secure a spot in the Super Bowl and compete for the championship title once again.