The Seahawks beat the 49ers 13-3 in a defensive showdown, earning a wild-card spot.

In a playoff elimination game, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 to earn a wild-card berth rather than the NFC's top seed. Both teams played excellent defensively in the low-scoring game, with Seattle's defense consistently limiting San Francisco's offense. The outcome put an end to the 49ers' hopes of winning the top seed and gave Seattle a chance to play in the wild card round.