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49ers vs. Seahawks Live Updates, Score: Seattle Advances to NFC Championship

Updated: Jan 17, 2026 - 11:44 PM ET

The Seattle Seahawks took care of their NFC West rival to advance to the NFC Championship round!

The NFL playoffs continued Saturday night with the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks (14-3) hosting the No. 6 seed San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Lumen Field in Washington. The Seahawks controlled the tempo from the jump, taking a lead on the opening kickoff. Their defense forced two turnovers and their offense played mistake-free football. Running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 116 yards and found the end zone three times.

Here are Saturday's highlights, with live analysis from FOX Sports' Ben Arthur.

Jan 17, 2026 - 6:30p ET

Live scoreboard

Live Coverage for this has ended

Jan 17, 2026 - 11:20p ET

Final: Seahawks 41, 49ers 6

Jan 17, 2026 - 10:32p ET

Seahawks defense in full control

Jan 17, 2026 - 10:18p ET

San Francisco Injury Updates

Jan 17, 2026 - 10:03p ET

First Half Review: Seattle 24, SF 6

Jan 17, 2026 - 9:41p ET

San Francisco Adds Another FG

Jan 17, 2026 - 9:16p ET

49ers get on the board

Jan 17, 2026 - 9:01p ET

Darnold and JSN connect for 6

Jan 17, 2026 - 8:52p ET

Seahawks force a fumble

Jan 17, 2026 - 8:48p ET

Seattle adds a field goal

Jan 17, 2026 - 8:31p ET

Seahawks return opening kickoff for TD

Jan 17, 2026 - 6:44p ET

Injury notes: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is active

Jan 17, 2026 - 6:29p ET

Game Preview

Live Coverage for this began on Jan 17, 2026 - 11:44p ET

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