49ers-Seahawks preview and prediction: Can Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan finish off an improbable regular season with a win?
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers have dramatically improved since their Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, now holding a better record and competing for the No. 1 seed against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18.
- The 49ers' offensive line has gelled recently despite missing key players like Trent Williams, but will face a formidable Seahawks defensive front known for interior pressure and physicality.
- Seattle's defense excels against the run and pass, especially with standout players like Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams, posing a significant challenge to the 49ers' rushing attack.
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and offense have shown inconsistency, hampered by injuries and turnovers, while the 49ers' defense aims to exploit
