Tough finish for Niners in NFL playoffs
The Mercury News • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFC Divisional Round matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks is marked by intense psychological warfare, with Seattle favored due to rest and a recent dominant win over San Francisco.
- Seattle boasts a top-tier defense and improved health, making them logical favorites, while the 49ers view their previous loss as a fluke and believe in their destiny to win.
- The 49ers must improve Christian McCaffrey's rushing average and start strong offensively by exploiting Seattle’s defensive tendencies with wide formations and quick passes.
- Despite a potential early lead for San Francisco, the Seahawks are expected to leverage their rest, home crowd, and defense to wear down the 49ers in the second half and secure a
