Seahawks to Face Rams or 49ers in Divisional Playoff Round
The Seattle Seahawks are set to host the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the playoffs at Lumen Field. This matchup is a rematch of a significant encounter from Week 18, where the Seahawks emerged victorious. The 49ers, who secured the No. 6 seed in the NFC, advanced by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in the wild card round.
Matchup Details
The Seahawks are eager to capitalize on their home field advantage as the 49ers come to town. Had Philadelphia won, Seattle would have faced the fifth-seeded Los Angeles Rams. Instead, the Rams will play against the Chicago Bears, the NFC’s No. 2 seed. Specifics regarding the date and time of the upcoming game have yet to be announced.
Previous Encounters
- Final regular season game: Seahawks 13, 49ers 3
- 49ers held to their lowest total points (3) since 2017
- Teams split the regular-season series: 49ers won 17-13 earlier in the season
This game marks the first playoff encounter at Lumen Field since the Seahawks’ NFC Championship victory following the 2013 season, which propelled them to Super Bowl XLVIII. Their sole other playoff meeting occurred during the 2022 season in the wild card round, where the 49ers triumphed at Levi’s Stadium.
Historical Playoff Performance
The upcoming game at Lumen Field will be particularly meaningful for the Seahawks. This will be their first home playoff game with fans present since 2016, when they defeated the Lions. In stark contrast, they hosted a wild card game in an empty stadium following the 2020 regular season.
Home Playoff Record
- 10 consecutive home playoff wins prior to the empty-stadium loss in 2020
- Seahawks have reached the Super Bowl in each previous season with the No. 1 seed
The Seahawks will aim to continue their strong playoff legacy as they face the 49ers. Fans can anticipate an exhilarating matchup at Lumen Field, further intensifying the rivalry between these two storied franchises.
