49ers prepare for Seahawks rematch after playoff losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are set to face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. This matchup marks the first meeting since the Seahawks dominated the 49ers in two playoff games last January, outscoring them 54-9. Players downplay the significance of the Seahawks' Super Bowl celebration in the 49ers' locker room, but emotions surrounding this divisional rivalry remain high. Coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged the intensity stemming from previous losses and the Seahawks’ status as reigning champions.
- •49ers lost to Seahawks 41-6 in the divisional playoffs last January.
- •Last regular-season game saw Seahawks win 13-3, securing the NFC's No. 1 seed.
- •49ers players express mixed feelings, with some downplaying the rivalry.
- •Kyle Shanahan notes extra intensity in playing a division rival.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — After big-game beatdowns, 49ers' thoughts on Seahawks are hard to believe
"Just another week? The San Francisco 49ers will meet the defending NFL champions Sunday for the first time since they ended last season by getting outscored 54-9 by the Seahawks in a 14-day span.
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