Five 49ers to watch in do-or-die divisional round playoff matchup vs. Seahawks

Before Brock Purdy arrived on the scene, the 49ers struggled mightily when traveling to the Seattle Seahawks’ turf.The 49ers were 1-10 over a 10-year period in Seattle, including a loss to the Seahawks in the 2013 NFC Championship Game.Purdy entered the 49ers’ starting lineup in 2022, and the 49ers won their next four games in Seattle.“It’s one of the hardest places to play when it comes to the environment and the fans,” Purdy said this week. “Every down matters. You have to be on point with everything, your communication, the operation and things like that because it all matters. It all adds up.”None of those previous trips to Seattle carries the weight of Saturday’s showdown in the second round of the NFC playoffs. The 49ers are coming off a 23-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Seahawks are well-rested after earning the top seed, home-field advantage and a bye in the first round of the playoffs.Here are five 49ers who will be counted upon to play at high levels in order for the 49ers to extend their season for at least another week:TE Jake TongesThe 49ers must find a way to compensate for the loss of seven-time Pro...