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Seahawks claim NFC top seed with victory
Zach Charbonnet / Brock Purdy / Seattle, United States / San Francisco, United States / Denver, United States / NFL / NFL playoffs /

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  • In a thrilling conclusion to the NFL regular season, the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers 13-3, securing the NFC West title and the coveted No. 1 seed in the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
  • Zach Charbonnet's decisive 27-yard touchdown run put the Seahawks ahead, while their formidable defense stifled the 49ers' offense, limiting them to just 173 total yards.
  • The Seahawks' victory granted them a critical bye in the first round of the playoffs and home-field advantage throughout, setting the stage for a strong postseason run.
  • Meanwhile, the 49ers, who needed to win to claim the top seed, will enter the playoffs as a wild-card team, raising questions about their offensive performance and coaching strategies.
  • The Denver Broncos mirrored Seattle's success in the AFC, clinching the top playoff seed with a commanding 19-3 win over the Chargers, highlighted by a stunning interception return for a touchdown.
  • With the playoffs on the horizon, the landscape is set for riveting matchups as teams prepare for what promises to be an electrifying postseason filled with high stakes and passionate fanfare.

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