Seahawks dominate 49ers 41-6 to advance to NFC title game
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks dominated the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in their first home playoff game in nearly a decade, propelled by Rashid Shaheed's 95-yard kickoff return touchdown and Kenneth Walker III's three rushing scores.
- Quarterback Sam Darnold, playing through an oblique injury, completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and secured his first career playoff win in his first season with Seattle.
- The Seahawks' defense forced three turnovers and pressured 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who struggled with two sacks, an interception, and a lost fumble amid injuries to key San Francisco players.
- Kenneth Walker III's three rushing touchdowns tied a franchise playoff record, and Seattle's ground game amassed 175
