The San Francisco 49ers return to the NFC Divisional Round for the fourth time in five seasons as they head to Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks. This matchup marks the 57th all-time meeting between the two teams and the third postseason clash, with the playoff series tied 1–1.
Previous game
The 49ers enter the Divisional Round following a 23–19 road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The offense was led by running back Christian McCaffrey, who recorded 15 carries for 48 yards and added six receptions for 66 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 18 of 31 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson hauled in six receptions for a team-high 111 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Jauan Jennings logged one reception for 45 yards and threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to McCaffrey.
Defensively, the 49ers limited the Eagles to 167 passing yards and recorded one sack of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Linebacker Garrett Wallow led the unit with 11 tackles and one pass defensed in his first postseason appearance. Linebacker Eric Kendricks added 10 tackles and one pass defensed, while safety Marques Sigle finished with eight tackles. Defensive lineman Keion White tallied three tackles and the lone sack of Hurts.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Saturday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Seahawks: Mike Macdonald
Betting Odds
As of January 13, the Seahawks are favored by 7 points in this game, with an over/under of 45.5 points, per BetMGM.
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-By-Play: Kevin Burkhardt
Color Analyst: Tom Brady
Sideline Reporter: Erin Andrews
Sideline Reporter: Tom Rinaldi
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The game will be broadcast nationally.
Where can I stream the game?
You can stream the game on FoxSports.com, NFL+, the Fox Sports app, or the NFL mobile app.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
49ers Radio
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Guy Haberman and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. Fans can listen at 49ers.com/esp.
Seahawks Radio
Seattle area fans can listen on Seattle Sports 710 AM and KIRO 97.3 FM, where Steve Raible and Dave Wyman will call the game.
National Radio
Fans can listen to the game on Westwood One Sports, where Kevin Kugler and Derek Rackley will call the game.
Streaming
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 56
Postseason Matchups: 2
Series Record: Seahawks lead series 32-24
Postseason Series Record: Series is tied 1-1
49ers Home Record vs. Seahawks: Seahawks lead series 15-12
49ers Postseason Home Record vs. Seahawks: 49ers lead series 1-0
49ers Away Record vs. Seahawks: Seahawks lead series 17-12
49ers Postseason Away Record vs. Seahawks: Seahawks lead series 1-0
First Meeting: 9/26/76, 49ers win 37-21, at Sea.
First Postseason Meeting: 1/19/14, Seahawks win 23-17, at Sea. (NFC-C)
Last Meeting: 1/3/26, Seahawks win 13-3, at SF
Last Postseason Meeting: 1/14/23, 49ers win 41-23, at SF (NFC-WC)
Current Streak: Lost 1
Current Postseason Streak: Won 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 6 (9/18/22 – 10/10/24)
Longest Postseason 49ers Win Streak: 1 [1/14/23, 49ers win 41-23, at SF (NFC-WC)]
Longest Seahawks Win Streak: 10 (1/19/14 – 12/2/18)
Longest Postseason Seahawks Win Streak: 1 [(1/19/14, Seahawks win 23-17, at Sea. (NFC-C)]
Most 49ers Points: 41 (1/14/23): 49ers win 41-23, at SF (NFC-WC)
Most Postseason 49ers Points: 41 (1/14/23): 49ers win 41-23, at SF (NFC-WC)
Most Seahawks Points: 43 (12/2/18): Seahawks win 43-16, at Sea.
Most Postseason Seahawks Points: 23 - 2 times [Last (1/14/23), 49ers win 41-23, at SF (NFC-WC)]
49ers Shutouts: None
Postseason 49ers Shutouts: None
Seahawks Shutouts: 2 (Last 11/12/07), Seahawks win 24-0, at Sea.
Postseason Seahawks Shutouts: None
49ers Notes
- The 49ers became the first team in NFL history with 40 playoff wins and are seeking their fourth conference championship game appearance in the last five seasons.
- QB Brock Purdy ranks fourth with 1,605 passing yards and tied for sixth with eight touchdown passes in the postseason since 2022. He aims for his fifth straight playoff game with 250+ passing yards and a touchdown pass. Purdy is 5–2 in his postseason career.
- RB Christian McCaffrey recorded 114 scrimmage yards (66 receiving, 44 rushing) and two receiving touchdowns in the NFC Wild Card and has 100+ scrimmage yards in seven of his eight career postseason games. He has scored a touchdown in eight consecutive playoff games, the longest streak all-time to start a career. McCaffrey ranked second with 2,126 scrimmage yards (1,202 rushing, 924 receiving), third with 17 total touchdowns, and sixth with 102 receptions in 2025, marking his fifth career season with 1,000+ rushing yards. He was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl in 2025.
- FB Kyle Juszczyk earned his 10th career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- WR Jauan Jennings posted his second career postseason game with a touchdown pass in the NFC Wild Card and is the only wide receiver in NFL history with two career playoff touchdown passes. He tied for eighth with a career-high nine touchdown receptions in 2025 and caught a touchdown in five of his final six regular-season games.
- WR Demarcus Robinson recorded a postseason career-high 111 receiving yards and a touchdown catch in the NFC Wild Card. He aims for his third consecutive playoff game with 70+ receiving yards.
- LB Dee Winters totaled a career-high 101 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and one interception in 2025.
- LB Garret Wallow led the team with 11 tackles and added a pass deflection in the NFC Wild Card.
- LB Eric Kendricks finished with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a pass deflection in the NFC Wild Card. He aims for his third straight postseason game with a tackle for loss.
- DL Bryce Huff posted career highs with 30 tackles and two forced fumbles, and added four sacks and six tackles for loss in 2025.
- DL Sam Okuayinonu recorded a sack and two tackles for loss in the Week 18 meeting.
- DB Deommodore Lenoir totaled eight tackles and a tackle for loss in the NFC Wild Card. He has 43 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in seven career postseason games.
- CB Upton Stout (rookie) recorded five tackles and a pass deflection in the NFC Wild Card. He finished 2025 with 82 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and five pass deflections, becoming one of two rookies (Demetrius Knight) to accomplish the feat this season.
- S Malik Mustapha recorded career highs with 76 tackles and three tackles for loss and added an interception in 2025. He tallied five or more tackles in four of his final five road regular-season games and recorded five tackles in the Week 18 meeting.
Seahawks Notes
- The Seahawks are seeking their first conference championship game appearance since 2014 after tying a single-season franchise record with 14 wins in 2025.
- QB Sam Darnold ranked fifth with 4,048 passing yards in 2025. He threw for 245 yards and a touchdown in his only career playoff game (Jan. 13, 2025, with Minnesota). Darnold is the fifth quarterback in NFL history to record 13+ wins in consecutive seasons and the first to do so with different teams (Minnesota in 2024). He threw a touchdown pass in two of his final three regular-season games.
- RB Zach Charbonnet tied for sixth with 12 rushing touchdowns in 2025. He recorded 97 scrimmage yards (74 rushing, 23 receiving) and a rushing touchdown in the Week 18 meeting. Charbonnet aims for his fourth straight game with a rushing touchdown and third straight with 95+ scrimmage yards.
- RB Kenneth Walker scored a rushing touchdown in his last playoff meeting and totaled 133 scrimmage yards (97 rushing, 36 receiving) in the Week 18 matchup.
- WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the NFL with a career-high 1,793 receiving yards, ranked fourth with 119 receptions, and tied for sixth with 10 touchdown catches in 2025. He became the third player in NFL history under the age of 24 to record 1,700+ receiving yards in a single season. Smith-Njigba aims for his fourth straight game vs. San Francisco with 80+ receiving yards and earned his second career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- TE AJ Barner caught a touchdown in two of his final three regular-season games.
- LB Ernest Jones tied for second with a career-high five interceptions in 2025 and recorded five or more tackles in 15 games. He aims for his third consecutive postseason game with a sack and has posted eight or more tackles in three of his last four games vs. San Francisco.
- LB Drake Thomas recorded five tackles, an interception, and two pass deflections in the Week 18 meeting. He aims for his fourth straight game with five or more tackles.
- LB Demarcus Lawrence tied for first with three fumble recoveries and tied for seventh with three forced fumbles in 2025. He earned his fifth career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- DT Leonard Williams aims for his fifth straight home game vs. San Francisco with a tackle for loss. He earned his third career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- CB Devon Witherspoon has recorded eight or more tackles in two of his last three games vs. San Francisco and earned his third career Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
- S Nick Emmanwori (rookie) led the team with seven tackles and a tackle for loss in the Week 18 meeting and recorded seven or more tackles in three of his final four regular-season games.