Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
1:00 AM
Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch
A prime-time NFC Divisional Round showdown pits the Seattle Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field, with postseason positioning and division rivalry stakes on the line.
Game Details
- Date: 2026-01-17
- Kick-off: 8 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: FOX, FOX Deportes, Fox Sports App, Fubo Sports, NFL+, RDS
Recent Form & Key Storylines
The Seahawks enter with a five-game win streak, including a decisive Week 18 win over the 49ers to clinch the NFC West and top seed. The 49ers, meanwhile, recovered from that setback with a notable Wild Card upset over the Eagles. Seattle hosts its first home playoff game with fans since 2016, while San Francisco looks to complete a second consecutive road upset. Special attention surrounds Seattle’s improved defensive consistency and San Francisco’s momentum from a gritty postseason win.
Summary Stats
- Seattle Seahawks last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑W
- San Francisco 49ers last 5: W‑L‑W‑W‑W
- Last head‑to‑head: Seahawks defeated 49ers 13‑3 in Week 18 at Levi’s Stadium
Players to Watch
- Sam Darnold (Seattle) — veteran regular-season consistency under center helped secure the No. 1 seed.
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco) — led the team through the Wild Card round and remains central to the 49ers’ offensive identity.
