Сихокс обыгрывают 49ерс и выходят в чемпионат NFC

In a commanding display, the Seattle Seahawks surged past the San Francisco 49ers to secure a place in the NFC championship, triumphing 41-6 on a crisp Saturday night in Seattle. The game ignited with Rashid Shaheed's electrifying 95-yard kickoff return touchdown, setting the tone just 13 seconds into the contest. This spectacular run was only the fourth such play since 2000, marking the longest postseason kick return in Seahawks' history. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, triumphant in his first playoff appearance, threw a touchdown pass and led his team to several scoring drives, contributing significantly despite previous doubts about his oblique injury. Darnold completed 12 of his 17 passes for 124 yards, including a significant touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba—the latter's first playoff touchdown in what promises to be a glittering career. Kenneth Walker III was instrumental in Seattle's victory, tearing through the 49ers' defense with three rushing touchdowns, a feat that places him alongside Shaun Alexander for most rushing touchdowns by a Seahawks player in a playoff game. The 49ers, ending their season with a 13-6 record, struggled without several injured star players, including tight end George Kittle, linebacker Fred Warner, and defensive end Nick Bosa. Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 140 yards but was stifled by the formidable 'Dark Side' Seattle defense, which forced key turnovers. For the Seahawks, this victory brings them within a single win of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time in over a decade. They'll face either the Chicago Bears or the Los Angeles Rams next, setting the stage for an epic showdown on their path toward potential grandeur. Looking back at the astonishing win, Sam Darnold expressed immense pride in both his teammates and the organization, echoing the sentiments of Seahawks fans across the nation. As both teams now look ahead—with the Seahawks savoring their postseason momentum and the 49ers reflecting on a season cut short—the stage is set for more unforgettable moments in NFL history.