The San Francisco 49ers concluded their recent season with two defeats against the Seattle Seahawks, first in a regular season matchup and later in a playoff game. The regular season contest saw the 49ers lose 13-3 at home, while the playoff elimination game resulted in a 41-6 road loss. Both games featured distinct individual player performances and team statistics.
Regular Season Matchup: Seahawks 13, 49ers 3
Game Overview
The San Francisco 49ers (12-5) concluded their regular season with a 13-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (14-3) at Levi’s Stadium. This marked the 49ers' lowest scoring output since a 23-3 loss in 2017.
Offensive Performance
Quarterback Brock Purdy recorded 127 passing yards, a season low, while sustaining three sacks and eight hits, which resulted in a left-shoulder stinger and back pain. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 23 yards on eight carries, also a season low, and accumulated 34 receiving yards on a team-high six catches. McCaffrey finished the season with 1,202 rushing yards, ranking sixth in the NFL, and an average of 3.9 yards per carry. A pass from Purdy, tipped and deflected off McCaffrey's hands, led to a fourth-quarter interception at the 3-yard line. George Kittle caught one pass exceeding 20 yards, with his four prior catches totaling 9 yards. Jauan Jennings made four receptions for 35 yards while playing with a left-shoulder issue. The team's longest runs were Purdy's scrambles of 10 and 11 yards. Left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall were inactive for this game.
Defensive Performance
The 49ers allowed 180 rushing yards on 39 carries. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards, was sacked twice, and fumbled once, but did not commit any turnovers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba accumulated 84 receiving yards, contributing to his NFL-leading season total of 1,793 yards. Deommodore Lenoir committed pass interference against Smith-Njigba in the end zone during the opening drive. Tatum Bethune and Sam Okuayinonu each recorded a sack, bringing the 49ers' season total to 20, which ranked last in the NFL. The defensive unit did not record a takeaway, marking their eighth game without one, and their thirteenth without an interception. Linebackers Tatum Bethune and Dee Winters exited the game due to groin and ankle injuries, respectively. Kenneth Walker achieved a 19-yard run on a third-and-17 conversion in the third quarter, preceding the Seahawks’ final points.
Special Teams
Eddy Piñeiro converted a 48-yard field goal, providing the 49ers' only points. A facemask penalty by Garrett Wallow on punt coverage contributed to a 35-yard Seahawks touchdown drive. Robinson muffed the second-half kickoff, positioning the 49ers at their own 12-yard line.
Playoff Matchup: Seahawks 41, 49ers 6
Game Overview
The San Francisco 49ers sustained a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in a road playoff game.
Offensive Performance
Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 8 of 16 passes under pressure, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt. He threw an off-target interception and another pass that was noted as precarious. Purdy also did not connect with Jauan Jennings in the red zone. He concluded the game with a -.51 EPA per play and a 36 percent success rate. Ricky Pearsall did not secure a third-down target and was contained by the Seahawks' secondary, notably by Devon Witherspoon. Pearsall also collided with Demarcus Robinson on a 4th & 2 play. Spencer Burford allowed a team-high six pressures, including one quarterback hit. In contrast, Trent Williams demonstrated pass protection, registering multiple takedowns and allowing one quarterback hit.
Defensive Performance
Dee Winters recorded nine tackles, five stops, three tackles for loss (including two 'hustle stops'), two quarterback pressures, and one quarterback hit. He was targeted four times in coverage, allowing 20 yards, and had one missed tackle. Marques Sigle recorded six tackles and one stop but was penalized for defensive pass interference. He also missed one tackle and rushed quarterback Sam Darnold instead of covering a throwing lane on a touchdown play allowed by Darrell Luter. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was observed expressing frustration to officials during the first half, and Renardo Green was removed from the field during the game.
Special Teams
The Seahawks scored an opening kickoff return touchdown due to coverage issues involving rookie Jordan James and backup nickel Chase Lucas. Returners Skyy Moore and Brian Robinson did not achieve significant gains.