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The Seattle Seahawks are in the Super Bowl, and that has forced a division rival to give them some serious props.
The Seattle Seahawks crushed the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round and clinched a spot in the NFC championship game. Here's how it happened:
Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards in the win. While efficient through the air, Seattle leaned heavily on its ground game. Kenneth Walker rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries, while Zach Charbonnet added 74 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts. On the other side, Purdy finished 19 of 27 for 127 yards with one interception.
The 49ers insisted they're in the same echelon as the Seahawks, but The Improbables didn't have that magic Saturday night.
The Seahawks Were Dominant In All Three Phases To Beat The 49ers 41-6, Punching Their Ticket To The NFC Championship Game
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PFF grades and snap counts from the 49ers' 41-6 Divisional Round playoff loss to the Seahawks, highlighting the best and worst performances from the game.
It was a heartbreaking end to the season for the 49ers.
Jerry Rice knows ball.