Seattle Seahawks
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers were decisively defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 41-6 in the NFC Divisional Round, with the 49ers failing to score a touchdown over two games against Seattle in two weeks.
- Key 49ers players, including Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle, linebacker Fred Warner, and left tackle Trent Williams, were absent or injured, which some 49ers players cited as reasons for the losses.
- Seahawks analysts Brock Huard and Mike Salk criticized the 49ers for making excuses about injuries, emphasizing that a successful NFL team must be able to withstand the rigors of a full season with a healthy 70-man roster.
- Salk strongly urged the 49ers to acknowledge