"What we can be more confident about is this: once the dust settles in Tampa, the cream of the NFC will collide on the west coast. Seattle head to the Bay Area for a Saturday night showdown with San Francisco, with the No 1 seed at stake. Both rivals arrive red hot on six-game winning streaks, desperate to avoid a defeat that would forfeit a bye week and force a wildcard road trip. The tension will be sky high."
"Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Do not even consider tinkering with a defense playing this well. Seattle have conceded 18.1 points per game this season, the second-fewest in the NFL, and their 44 sacks rank eighth overall. Brock Purdy will have his work cut out against a fierce pass rush and may have to do it without future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams, who injured a hamstring against the Bears. Without his protector-in-chief, Purdy could be spraying pick-ready passes all over the field."
Seattle and San Francisco meet with the No 1 seed and a first-round bye at stake, each on six-game winning streaks. Seattle's defense has allowed 18.1 points per game, ranks second-fewest, and recorded 44 sacks. Brock Purdy faces pressure from a fierce pass rush and may be without left tackle Trent Williams after a hamstring injury. Seattle's offense should prioritize getting the ball to Jaxson Smith-Njigba and limit turnovers despite Sam Darnold's interception totals. San Francisco must improve run defense against Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet to contain Seattle's balanced attack.
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