Seahawks Dominate 49ers 41-6 Behind Kenneth Walker's Three TDs

Seahawks Roll Past 49ers 41–6 in NFC Divisional Round

The Seattle Seahawks delivered a dominant performance in the Divisional Round, overwhelming the San Francisco 49ers 41–6. A lightning-fast start, a relentless running game, and a defense that forced mistakes turned the rivalry matchup into a one-sided playoff win.

First Quarter: Special Teams Shock and Early Control

Seattle took command on the very first play. Rashid Shaheed caught the opening kickoff at the Seahawks’ 5-yard line and sprinted 95 yards for a touchdown, instantly putting Seattle ahead 7–0. San Francisco tried to respond with short passes and runs from Christian McCaffrey, but a fumble stalled the drive. Seattle capitalized by moving the ball steadily and adding a 31-yard field goal.

The Seahawks weren’t done. Later in the quarter, San Francisco lost another fumble after a completed pass, giving Seattle a short field. Sam Darnold took advantage, throwing a short touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. By the end of the quarter, Seattle had built a commanding 17–0 lead.

Second Quarter: 49ers Settle, Seahawks Strike Back

San Francisco finally found points in the second quarter, but only through field goals. Eddy Pineiro hit from 40 yards and later drilled a long 56-yarder to cut the deficit to 17–6. Despite the scores, the 49ers struggled to finish drives in the red zone.

Seattle answered by staying patient and physical. Late in the half, the Seahawks leaned heavily on Kenneth Walker III near the goal line. With under a minute remaining, Walker broke through for a 7-yard touchdown run, sending Seattle into halftime firmly in control at 24–6.

Third Quarter: Walker and the Defense Take Over

Any hope of a San Francisco comeback faded quickly after halftime. Seattle opened the third quarter with a strong drive that again featured Walker, who burst free for a 15-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 31–6.

The Seahawks’ defense followed with another crushing moment. Brock Purdy was sacked, lost the ball, and Seattle recovered, keeping momentum firmly on their side. San Francisco continued to move the ball at times but couldn’t overcome the pressure or protect the football.

Fourth Quarter: Finishing the Job

Seattle showed no signs of letting up in the fourth quarter. Walker scored once more on a short touchdown run, his third of the game, pushing the lead even further out of reach. The Seahawks added a late field goal and leaned on their defense to close things out without allowing another point.

Final Takeaway: A Statement Win by Seattle

From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Seattle controlled every part of the game. Big plays on special teams, a dominant performance by Kenneth Walker III, and a defense that forced turnovers made the difference. With a 41–6 win over a division rival, the Seahawks didn’t just advance, they made a powerful statement about their Super Bowl goals.