49ers vs Seahawks Stats: Head-to-Head Record, Scores & History

If you’ve followed the 49ers‑Seahawks rivalry, you know the pendulum swings fast. The Seahawks have won three straight, flipping a six‑game 49ers streak into a 41‑6 playoff rout.

All-time series: Seahawks lead 33-24 · Latest regular season: Seahawks 13-3 (Jan 3, 2026) · Latest playoff: Seahawks 41-6 (Jan 18, 2026) · Playoff meetings: Seahawks 2-1

Five numbers that define the rivalry’s current state:

What is the 49ers record against the Seahawks?

What is Seattle’s biggest rival?

• The Seahawks’ primary divisional rival is the San Francisco 49ers, a feud that dates to 1976 but intensified after Seattle joined the NFC West in 2002 (Wikipedia (sports encyclopedia)).
• Seattle leads the all‑time series 33‑24, including a 2‑1 edge in postseason meetings.

How did the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers become a rivalry?

• The teams first met in 1976, with the Seahawks winning 30‑13. The rivalry stayed dormant through the 1990s, but it exploded after the 2002 realignment placed both in the NFC West.
• Physical games, playoff clashes, and the emergence of Russell Wilson vs. Colin Kaepernick in the 2010s transformed it into one of the NFL’s best (DAZN (sports broadcaster)).

The implication: No matter the era, Seattle has held the overall edge. The 49ers’ best stretch (six straight wins after Wilson’s departure) was a brief exception, not the rule.

Who’s better, the 49ers or the Seahawks?

Head-to-head stats: offense and defense

A look at the last five meetings shows Seattle’s ground game tilting the balance. In the 2025‑26 season alone, the Seahawks rushed for more than 200 yards twice against the 49ers.

Recent trends in the rivalry

• The 49ers won the NFC West in 2023 and 2024, but the Seahawks won the division in 2025 and have taken the last two meetings by a combined 51‑9.
• A 13‑3 win in the regular‑season finale followed by a 41‑6 playoff blowout signaled a power shift.

Key player statistics

• In the 2025‑26 season, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III averaged 5.2 yards per carry against the 49ers.
• 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for under 200 yards in both losses to Seattle last season (ESPN (sports stats hub)).

What this means: The balance has shifted dramatically. San Francisco’s offense, once explosive, now struggles to move the ball against Seattle’s front.

How did the Seahawks beat the 49ers so badly?

Seahawks’ defensive dominance

• In the divisional round win (41‑6 on Jan 18, 2026), Seattle held San Francisco to 230 total yards and forced three turnovers (StatMuse (sports analytics)).
• The 49ers managed only 54 rushing yards.

Seahawks’ rushing attack

• Seattle rushed for 201 yards on 38 carries, led by Walker’s 112 yards and two touchdowns.
• The ground game controlled the clock (35:24 time of possession).

49ers’ offensive struggles

• Brock Purdy was sacked four times and posted a passer rating of 58.3.
• Christian McCaffrey was held to 32 yards on 12 carries.

The pattern: When Seattle commits to the run and stops the opponent’s ground game, the 49ers have no counter. The 2025‑26 results are consistent with that formula.

Who is favored to win, the Seahawks or the 49ers?

Current betting odds and lines

• As of early 2026, sportsbooks list the Seahawks as 3‑ to 4‑point favorites for their next scheduled meeting (ESPN (sportsbook odds)). Also see the NFL Playoff Picture Predictor for season scenarios.
• The over/under sits around 44.5 points.

Expert predictions

• Most analysts point to Seattle’s defensive front and home‑field advantage as the deciding factors.
• Betting action has been lopsided: 68% of moneyline tickets favor the Seahawks.

Who bet $1 million on the Seahawks?

• NBA star Devin Booker publicly stated he placed a $1 million bet on Seattle to win the divisional playoff game, a wager that paid off handsomely.

The catch: Odds shift quickly, but market sentiment currently favors Seattle. San Francisco will need a significant adjustment on both sides of the ball to flip the line.

What did Kyle Shanahan say after his loss?

Shanahan’s press conference quotes

They outplayed us in every phase. We have to get better against the run or this will keep happening.

Kyle Shanahan, post‑game press conference (Jan 18, 2026) (ESPN (NFL reporter))

Team’s mindset after the blowout

• Shanahan emphasized that the 49ers’ defensive line did not set the edge, allowing Seattle’s backs to get to the second level.
• He said the team would “re‑evaluate everything” in the offseason, including personnel decisions.

Why this matters: San Francisco’s head coach has publicly acknowledged a schematic weakness. The 49ers’ front‑office response in the next draft and free agency will indicate whether they can right the ship.

I believed in the Seahawks. They have the momentum and the ground game to beat anyone.

Devin Booker, NBA guard, as reported by sports media

Timeline signal

• 1976: First meeting, Seahawks 30‑13 (Football Database (game archives)).
• 2002: Seattle joins NFC West, rivalry heats up (Wikipedia (sports encyclopedia)).
• 2013: NFC Championship, Seahawks 23‑17 (Football Database (game archives)).
• Jan 18, 2026: Seahawks blow out 49ers 41‑6 in divisional round (StatMuse (sports analytics)).

Confirmed facts

• All‑time series record: Seahawks 33‑24 (Football Database (game archives)).
• 49ers last won the division in 2024 (Wikipedia (sports encyclopedia)).
• Kyle Shanahan’s post‑game comments acknowledging Seattle’s performance (ESPN (NFL reporter)).

What’s unclear

• Who will win the next meeting? Odds change daily.
• Future of the rivalry after recent Seahawks dominance (Sports News Updates 2025).
• Whether the 49ers can improve their run defense enough to flip the series.

Fans looking for a deeper dive into individual performances can consult detailed 49ers-Seahawks player stats from the 2024 matchups.

Frequently asked questions

For the 49ers, the path back to NFC West contention requires shoring up their run defense — or risk falling further behind in this storied rivalry.