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• The 49ers' new black jerseys appear to have one major problem
  From the Web › SFGate
  It's the numbers.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks injury updates: Two linebackers exit the game
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers injury updates from their Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
• Seahawks take a 7-0 lead on 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Seahawks took the opening kickoff and went 66 yards in 12 plays, using 7:37 off the clock. They got nothing out of it.The Seahawks had six plays in the red zone...
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
• Niners' Williams, Pearsall sit out loss to Seahawks
  From the Web › ESPN
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• LT Trent Williams, WR Ricky Pearsall are inactive; TE George Kittle will play
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers officially will have tight end George Kittle (ankle) for Saturday night's game against the Seahawks. They will not, however, have left tackle Trent...
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
• 49ers give devastating injury update before Week 18 game vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers ruled out two key offensive players before facing a very good Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 18.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
• Seahawks-49ers announcers: Who's calling the Week 18 game on ESPN?
  From the Web › For The Win
  Here's who's calling the Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Saturday Week 18 game on ESPN.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks recap: Brock Purdy, offense struggle in 13-3 loss to rivals
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  What to Know The 49ers (12-4) lost 13-3 to their longtime rival Seahawks (14-3) in Saturday’s Week 18 regular-season finale, as Seattle grabbed...
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
• Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall OUT, George Kittle Active vs. Seahawks; Inactives for Week 18 #SEAvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Take a look at players who have been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers Week 18 Saturday night matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
• ESPN pundit says 49ers star Christian McCaffrey can steal MVP award vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › SFGate
  The last time a non-quarterback won the MVP award in the NFL was 2012.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
• Williams, Pearsall among 7 49ers players inactive vs. Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers release Week 18 inactives vs. Seahawks, with Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall among seven players ruled out ahead of the NFC West showdown.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks highlights: 49ers fall flat in huge game
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers just didn't have the horses to hang with the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 18 matchup.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
• 49ers make pair of roster moves ahead of Week 18 matchup vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, but they've called up two players from the practice squad.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers elevate veteran OT from practice squad with Trent Williams questionable
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers on Saturday elevated veteran offensive tackle Brandon Parker from the practice squad to be available for backup duty in the crucial regular-season finale...
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers announce roster moves ahead of showdown vs. Seahawks 
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers elevate Eric Kendricks and Brandon Parker ahead of a pivotal Week 18 showdown vs. the Seahawks with the NFC West title and No. 1 seed at stake.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
• 49ers Activate LB Eric Kendricks, OL Brandon Parker Ahead of #SEAvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers today announced the following roster moves.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
• San Francisco 49ers debuting 'For the Faithful' uniforms Saturday vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › USA Today
  Niners will wear all black for the first time with red and gold design elements designed to honor franchise's history.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• NFL Week 18's best arrivals, featuring Lamar Jackson
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Seahawks vs. 49ers Week 18 inactives: Players ruled out for Saturday's games
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The official inactives for the 2025 Week 18 Saturday night doubleheader: Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM
• 2025 Milestones: Records and numbers to watch in Week 18
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Research's Samuel Reno highlights who is looking to make history in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
• Buzz: 49ers' George Kittle (ankle) questionable, 'absolutely' expects to play
  From the Web › ESPN
  Don't forget to check your lineups! George Kittle is questionable for Saturday's game but expects to play,
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
• Your Biggest Week 18 Questions vs. Seattle, Answered
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers team reporter Briana Jeannel addresses fans' biggest questions ahead of Week 18 vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
• What the 49ers defense does surprisingly well
  From the Web › SI.com
  It's hard to fathom how the 49ers could win the Super Bowl with a defense that's this depleted.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers-Seahawks: Who do experts think will win SF's Week 18 game?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will meet on Saturday at Levi's Stadium. Here's who experts think will win the regular-season finale.
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• Will Ricky Pearsall play today vs. Seahawks?
  From the Web › For The Win
  Ricky Pearsall has battled injuries for much of the season. Will he play for the 49ers in Week 18?
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• Seahawks and 49ers will be first finale with both teams on six-game winning streaks
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The first 17 weeks of the 2025 regular season worked out perfectly for the NFL. And for ESPN/ABC and NBC.There are two highly-compelling games with stakes that are...
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
• NFL playoff scenarios for Saturday Week 18 games: What's at stake
  From the Web › For The Win
  What are the NFL playoff bracket scenarios in Week 18 for the Buccaneers, Panthers, Seahawks and 49ers?
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 4:40 AM
• Kurtenbach: 49ers-Seahawks will be perfectly imperfect. My predictions for the game of the year
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Niners' Week 18 contest against the Seahawks is the biggest regular-season game in Levi's Stadium history
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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• Race for the NFC's No. 1 seed: Biggest questions for Seahawks-49ers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Jan 3, 2026 at 3:40 AM
• 49ers incentives tracker: Which players will hit or miss big bonuses?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will play their regular-season finale on Saturday. Here are the incentives that are on the line for the players in Week 18.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Greg Papa returning from brave cancer battle to call 49ers vs. Seahawks finale
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The Voice of the 49ers, Greg Papa, expects to be back where he belongs Saturday night, calling the action in the team’s regular-season finale at Levi’s...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
• Greg Papa returning as 49ers' voice for Saturday showdown with Seattle
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Greg Papa says he'll return to the 49ers' radio airwaves to call Saturday night's showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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• Will the 49ers allow Deommodore Lenoir to shadow Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir welcomes the challenge of covering Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the NFC West title is on the line.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
• 49ers take 7-1 record vs. Seahawks into showdown for No. 1 seed
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Seahawks have the better record, at 13-3. Seattle also is favored by 1.5 points. Recent history, however, is on San Francisco's side.Including the playoffs, the...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Donna Bettencourt Embodies What It Means to Be Faithful: "Mayor of Section 408"
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Ahead of Faithful Appreciation Night, lifelong fan Donna Bettencourt reflects on decades of devotion, community, and what it truly means to be Faithful.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
• Ways to Watch and Listen: Seahawks vs. 49ers | Week 18
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Broadcast and streaming information for the San Francisco 49ers Week 18 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's® Stadium.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
• The 49ers' most important game of the season might also be their ugliest
  From the Web › SFGate
  You won't want to miss this game, but only from the comfort of your living room.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers exec identified as 'hot name' for future GM job
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The NFL season is coming to a close, meaning teams will begin looking for new coaches and general managers. The 49ers have a candidate for the latter.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM
• NFL insider doubts 49ers' Trent Williams will play vs. Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  An NFL insider casts doubt on 49ers left tackle Trent Williams playing vs. the Seahawks, while George Kittle's status appears more promising.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM
• Rapoport overviews Seahawks-49ers injury report | 'GMFB'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the latest on the injury report ahead of tomorrow's matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers during Week 18...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM
• 49ers receivers Bourne, Jennings chase lucrative incentives vs. Seahawks
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Two 49ers receivers have major financial incentives on the line in Week 18 as San Francisco faces the Seahawks with NFC playoff seeding at stake.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
• 'GMFB' previews Seahawks-49ers matchup just over 24 hours from kickoff
  From the Web › NFL.com
  "Good Morning Football" lays out what they think can potentially happen in the matchup tomorrow between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers during Week 18 of...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 9:03 AM
• Seahawks coach was flabbergasted about how to stop Christian McCaffrey
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey can really impact a game, and he's already getting into Mike Macdonald's head.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Five 49ers to watch in crucial regular-season showdown vs. Seahawks in Week 18
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers kicked off the regular season 17 weeks ago against the Seattle Seahawks.Now, the playoff-bound teams close out the season with the NFC West title, a...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 8:40 AM
• NFL insider doesn't expect 49ers' Pro Bowler to play vs. Seahawks
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  49ers left tackle Trent Williams suffered a hamstring injury last week, and he's not expected to return in Week 18 against the Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• 49ers' offense finally filling GM John Lynch's notebook with positivity
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  Programming note: Watch Matt Maiocco’s full interview with John Lynch on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 5:30 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area.The...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• NFL Week 18 bold predictions: Myles Garrett piles up sacks; Derrick Henry romps; Vikings D rolls
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Will Myles Garrett break the NFL's single-season sack record? Can Derrick Henry duplicate last week's performance in the Ravens' biggest game of the year...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
• Morning Report: Five Things to Know Ahead of Saturday, Injury Updates
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks: 3 Keys to Clinching Home-Field Advantage in Week 18
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers look to secure the NFC West in Week 18 vs Seahawks. Stop the run, prevent big plays, and control the clock to take command in San Francisco's finale.
  Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:15 AM
• Sam Darnold: I understand the gravity, but it's just football on Saturday
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Sam Darnold is in his first season as the Seahawks' quarterback, but he finds himself in a familiar situation this week. Darnold was Minnesota's starter in Week 18 last...
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
• 49ers vs. Seahawks: The Standard's 5 fast predictions
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The NFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff field is on the line on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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• 49ers' 5 keys to beating Seahawks for NFC's top seed
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers (12-4) welcome Sam Darnold back to Levi's Stadium in a Saturday battle with the Seahawks (13-3) for the NFC's No. 1 seed.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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• How to watch NFL Week 18 doubleheader: ESPN, ABC schedule
  From the Web › ESPN
  Division titles are on the line in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to catch the action on ESPN.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM
• Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
  From the Web › ESPN
  Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns, plus No. 1 seeds on the line. Picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 4:20 AM
• Let's game-plan for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins: One key to victory for each coaching staff
  From the Web › ESPN
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• An advanced analytics look at Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Ravens-Steelers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Baker Mayfield holding onto the ball too long, the Seahawks' pressure, and Zay Flowers' success vs. man coverage are key storylines.
  Share • Jan 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan shares final updates ahead of 49ers-Seahawks Week 18 matchup
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters following Thursday's practice, providing final updates ahead of the team's Week 18 matchup against the...
  Site Staff • Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
• Klint Kubiak: To be a championship team, Seahawks need to reduce turnovers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 13-3 Seahawks are one win away from earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Still, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak sees one factor as the team's potential Achilles...
  Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
• Trent Williams, George Kittle Questionable vs. Seahawks; Injury Report Ahead of #SEAvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers released their latest injury updates headed into the Week 18 Saturday night contest versus the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
• 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne joins 'The Insiders' ahead of the Week 18 matchup vs. the Seahawks
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne joins 'The Insiders' ahead of the 49ers regular season finale vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
  Share • Jan 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM