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• Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch proud of 49ers' unwavering character throughout season
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SEATTLE — Outside the 49ers locker room after the team’s 41-6 NFC divisional-round playoff loss, John Lynch greeted players and staff, often with hugs...
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks PFF grades: Best and worst from the playoff game, plus snap counts
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  PFF grades and snap counts from the 49ers' 41-6 Divisional Round playoff loss to the Seahawks, highlighting the best and worst performances from the game.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
• Super Bowl champion 49ers safety Chet Brooks passes away at 60
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  Former 49ers safety and two-time Super Bowl champion Chet Brooks has passed away at 60 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a lasting NFL legacy.
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM
• Kyle Shanahan reveals postgame message to 49ers after playoff loss to Seahawks
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  Kyle Shanahan explains his postgame message to the 49ers after their playoff loss to the Seahawks, reflecting on injuries, resilience, and the season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM
• Inman: 10 things that caught my eye in 49ers' season-ending loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Fred Warner was amazed at how the 49ers fought their way to the NFC divisional playoffs, where they ultimately fell 41-6 to Seattle.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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• Trent Williams, Kyle Juszczyk confirm they will return to 49ers in 2026
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SEATTLE — The 49ers will head into the 2026 offseason with a much more certain future than they did just one season ago. After the team’s disappointing...
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 8:40 AM
• Shoutout to the 2025 San Francisco 49ers, a fun team despite the ending
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers didn't accomplish the ultimate goal in their 2025 season, but the year was super fun anyway.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• NFL Divisional Round Recap: Seattle Seahawks 41, San Francisco 49ers 6
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Rashid Shaheed's opening kickoff return for a touchdown set the tone as Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the San Francisco...
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• 49ers' Kittle undergoes surgery that could lead to a faster return
  From the Web › SFGate
  It's possible Kittle could return in time for the start of the regular season.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
• The 49ers tumble to their demise in Seattle, and their focus shifts to next season
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Despite a blowout loss, veteran leaders insist this San Francisco team made meaningful progress that will make a difference in 2026.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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• Kawakami: What the 49ers proved this season — 'It's not the end for us'
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Star left tackle Trent Williams said the 2025 season showed that the organization is building toward a brighter future.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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• Kurtenbach: The 49ers' carpet ride hit a wall in Seattle. That doesn't mean it wasn't magic
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers 6 - Seattle Seahawks 41: The Niners were pulverized in the NFC playoffs by their top rival. Why were they so positive afterwards?
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• 49ers averaged 8.7 points a game vs. Seahawks, 27.5 points a game vs. rest of NFL
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers had a good offense this season. But the Seahawks had a better defense.After Seattle ended San Francisco's season with a dominant win in the divisional round of...
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
• Trent Williams: I'll be back next season, our future is really bright
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  49ers left tackle Trent Williams said last June that he hopes to play into his 40s and his outlook didn't change over the course of the season. Williams, who turns 38 in...
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 5:40 AM
• 49ers players melt down during Seahawks drubbing
  From the Web › SFGate
  Maybe the referees felt like the 49ers had suffered enough.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 5:40 AM
• 49ers report card: How many groups failed playoff test in Seattle?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers' second-most lopsided playoff loss featured failures at every level in a 41-6 divisional-round exit in Seattle.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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• Brock Purdy believes 49ers can still win Super Bowl in near future after lopsided Divisional Round defeat
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Niners quarterback Brock Purdy says San Francisco could win a Super Bowl in the near future after Saturday's Divisional Round loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
• 49ers Notebook: Veterans praise rookie performance in 2025; Shanahan speaks on Renardo Green scolding; Trent Williams, others reflect on 2025
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  49ers Notebook: Veterans reflect on 2025, praise rookie impact, Shanahan addresses Renardo Green moment, and optimism builds for the 49ers' future.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM
• Grading the 49ers' players and coaches after losing 41-6 to the Seahawks
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers' season just ended. They lost 41-6 to the Seattle Seahawks, and got thoroughly outplayed and outcoached in all phases. They actually lost to Sam Darnold for...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
• Depleted 49ers turn page: Future 'really bright'
  From the Web › ESPN
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• Fred Warner reflects on 49ers loss to Seahawks and missed opportunity
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  49ers linebacker Fred Warner reflects on his injury, the playoff loss to Seattle, and his confidence in being fully ready for training camp.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
• Best, worst performances from 49ers' frustrating loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers took on the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday and lost. Here's who deserves credit and criticism for their performance.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:40 PM
• Grades for 49ers' season-ending blowout NFC Divisional Playoff loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  It did not take long for the Seattle Seahawks to establish their dominance over the 49ers on Saturday night.For the second time in three weeks, the Seahawks absolutely...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
• Brock Purdy on 49ers' loss to Seahawks in NFC Divisional Round
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy makes remarks following his team's loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
• Kyle Shanahan on 49ers' tough path to NFC Divisional Round following loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the challenges that his team faced along the way and the resiliency they demonstrated to get them into the NFC...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
• 7 takeaways, observations, standout players from 49ers playoff loss
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers never had a chance against the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional playoffs. Here are the takeaways.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
• Emptying the tank: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey's historic season of grit
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers RB Christian McCaffrey powered through adversity to deliver a historic season, proving his value as the heart of San Francisco's offense in 2025.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy '100 percent' confident team can win Super Bowl next season
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  49ers QB Brock Purdy says he's "100 percent" confident San Francisco can win the Super Bowl in 2026, citing resilience, health, and young talent.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
• NFL playoffs: 10 biggest winners and losers from Bills-Broncos, 49ers-Seahawks
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Jeffri Chadiha identifies winners and losers from the first two games of the Divisional Round, which saw both No. 1 seeds -- the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks --...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
• 49ers End 2025 Postseason in Seattle; 5 Takeaways from #SFvsSEA
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers finished their Divisional Round contest with a 41-6 loss against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
• Another 49ers season ends as injuries pile up. Why does this keep happening?
  From the Web › SFGate
  The explanation is simpler than some would want you to believe.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
• 49ers' Trent Williams sends a clear message about his NFL future
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers left tackle Trent Williams makes his intentions clear about returning in 2026, addressing retirement talk after San Francisco's playoff loss.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM
• Kyle Shanahan limited post-game injury updates after loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Seattle Seahawks 41-6 on Saturday, and three players suffered injuries during the loss.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
• Studs and Duds: No studs to be found as 49ers season ends with a Seattle stomping
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers 6 - Seattle Seahawks 41: The 49ers gave up a touchdown on the opening kickoff and the Seahawks never looked back.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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• 49ers vs. Seahawks highlights | NFC Divisional Round
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Highlights from the Divisional Round matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 NFL Playoffs.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:04 PM
• Seahawks dominate hobbled 49ers to advance
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Seahawks returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back in a dominant 41-6 victory over the hobbled 49ers.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
• Studs and Duds: No studs to be found as 49ers season ends with a Seattle splattering
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers 6 - Seattle Seahawks 41: The 49ers gave up a touchdown on the opening kickoff and the Seahawks never looked back.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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• Instant analysis of 49ers' 41-6 divisional-playoff loss at No. 1-seed Seattle
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers' season is over after a 41-6, blowout loss to the No. 1-seed Seahawks in Seattle.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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• Offseason guide for eliminated NFL teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, priorities and predictions
  From the Web › ESPN
  The NFL offseason has arrived for 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
• NFL draft order for Round 1: The first 28 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
  From the Web › ESPN
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• Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
  From the Web › ESPN
  Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
• Sizing up overreactions, questions on the divisional round: Should Houston wait on extending C.J. Stroud?
  From the Web › ESPN
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• Seahawks advance to NFC Championship Game with 41-6 rout of 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Rashid Shaheed got the party started in Seattle, and Kenneth Walker, DeMarcus Lawrence and Ernest Jones turned out the lights on the 49ers.The Seahawks beat down their...
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• 49ers players melt down and should've been penalized during Seahawks drubbing
  From the Web › SFGate
  Maybe the referees felt like the 49ers had suffered enough.
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• Everything we know about Robert Saleh's chances of leaving the 49ers
  From the Web › SFGate
  "Obviously, the desire is there, but at the same time, it's not desperation."
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
• A playoff disaster: 49ers implode as season ends with reality check in Seattle
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  It only took 13 seconds for San Francisco to fall behind on Saturday. The nightmare continued long after that.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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• What we learned as 49ers' 2025 NFL season ends with NFC playoff loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  BOX SCOREThe 49ers’ resilient and impressive 2025 NFL season ended Saturday with a crushing blowout 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Playoff...
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• Niners-Seahawks on Divisional Round Saturday: What We Learned from Seattle's 41-6 win
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The Seattle Seahawks are advancing to the NFC Championship Game after handling the San Francisco 49ers, 41-6, on Saturday night.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
• Seahawks LT Charles Cross is questionable to return with foot injury
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross returned Saturday night, playing for the first time since a Dec. 14 game against the Colts. He missed three games with a hamstring...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
• Recap: 49ers' Super Bowl dreams crash and burn in humiliating 41-6 loss to Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers' Super Bowl hopes end in brutal fashion as Seattle dominates 41-6. A disastrous start, turnovers, and injuries doom San Francisco in the Divisional Round.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
• 49ers sandwich Darnold for 8-yard red-zone sack
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman C.J. West sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold for an 8-yard loss during the NFC Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL...
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM
• Seahawks increase lead to 34-6 in third quarter
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Seahawks are rolling toward the NFC Championship Game.Seattle has added 10 points on its first two drives of the second half, increasing its lead to 34-6 over the...
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• 49ers lose another offensive weapon in third quarter vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Without George Kittle, the 49ers elevated Jake Tonges to the top tight end on the depth chart. However, he suffered an injury in the third quarter.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
• RB Christian McCaffrey (stinger) and TE Jake Tonges (foot) are questionable to return
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Things have gone from bad to worse for the 49ers. They began the second half with star running back Christian McCaffrey on the sideline. He is questionable to return...
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• 49ers vs. Seahawks injury updates: Christian McCaffrey suffers stinger
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  49ers vs. Seahawks injury updates from the Divisional Round, including Christian McCaffrey's stinger and real-time status updates from Lumen Field.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
• 49ers' Christian McCaffrey suffers injury in first half vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The 49ers are struggling to keep up with the Seahawks in their divisional round matchup, and now they may be without their most valuable player.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
• Halftime: Divisional Round Battle at Lumen Field
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers head into halftime trailing 24-6 in a win-or-go-home Divisional Round matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
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• Seahawks lead 49ers 24-6 at halftime
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Sam Darnold is just fine, and so are the Seahawks.Darnold, was questionable to play with a left oblique injury, completed 7 of 12 passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in...
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• 49ers get on the board with a 40-yard FG vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro makes a 40-yard field goal.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
• 49ers cut the Seahawks lead to 11 with 56-yard FG
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro makes a 56-yard field goal.
  Share • Jan 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM