"SEATTLE The smoke literally cleared two weeks ago from Levi's Stadium's visitors' locker room, which the Seattle Seahawks turned into a victory-cigar lounge after a 13-3 win that clinched the NFC playoffs' No. 1 seed and NFC West title. The 49ers could do the same tonight with an upset at Lumen Field. However, as one 49ers defender said, We're classier than that. Beating the Seahawks here, as they did in the season opener, would send the No. 6-seeded 49ers to the NFC Championship Game,"
"The 49ers can't replicate what happened two weeks ago against Seattle, when their defense missed 18 tackles. The Seahawks consequently ran for 180 yards on 39 carries. Just make tackles. That's what it comes down to, defensive lineman Keion White said. This time, Eric Kendricks steps in as the middle linebacker, and he must direct a sounder effort against Seattle's 1-2 punch of Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker, who gained just 67 yards on 22 combined carries when the teams met in Week 1."
Two weeks ago the Seahawks celebrated a 13-3 win at Levi's Stadium that secured the NFC's top seed and NFC West title. A 49ers upset at Lumen Field would send the No. 6 seed to the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers lack a Rolodex of superstars but rely on resilient role players who buy in, according to left tackle Trent Williams. Each of the past seven playoff appearances included a trip to the NFC title game, and a recent wild-card win in Philadelphia keeps a 2021-style run alive. Defensive tackling must improve after 18 missed tackles and 180 rushing yards allowed; Eric Kendricks will lead a steadier middle.
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