Seahawks showcase full arsenal in blowout victory over 49ers
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Key Points:
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold overcame an oblique injury scare to lead Seattle to a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round, securing his first playoff win in eight years.
- Rashid Shaheed ignited the game with a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown, while Seattle's top-ranked defense forced multiple turnovers and pressured 49ers QB Brock Purdy heavily.
- Kenneth Walker III powered the Seahawks' resurgent running game with 116 yards rushing, contributing to Seattle's four-game streak of at least 160 rushing yards.
- Despite injuries to key players including Darnold, Zach Charbonnet, and Charles Cross, the Seahawks matched their largest playoff victory margin and
