The San Francisco 49ers postseason run came to an end on Saturday night, as they fell to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round at Lumen Field. After earning a road Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco was unable to overcome an early deficit and a series of momentum-shifting plays in Seattle. The Seahawks capitalized on field position and explosive plays to pull away, ending the 49ers season with a 41-6 defeat.

Here are five takeaways from the Divisional Round contest:

Early Shock Set the Tone

Seattle seized control from the opening kickoff, returning a kick 95 yards for a touchdown to take an immediate 7-0 lead. San Francisco’s opening drives showed promise, including its opening first down of the night, but a fourth-down fumble near midfield stalled momentum. The Seahawks quickly built on the advantage, extending the lead to 10-0 by the end of the first quarter.

Offense Showed Flashes, Didn’t Sustain Drives

The 49ers offense found some rhythm in the second quarter, leaning on RB Christian McCaffrey and short completions to TE Jake Tonges to string together productive drives. San Francisco reached Seahawks territory multiple times, but those drives resulted in field goals rather than touchdowns. K Eddy Piñeiro connected from 40 and 56 yards to get the 49ers on the board, yet Seattle answered with a touchdown before halftime to take a commanding 24-6 lead into the break.

Purdy Kept the Fight

QB Brock Purdy continued to battle throughout the game, extending plays with his legs. He completed 15 passes for 140 yards and showed toughness in navigating pressure while keeping plays alive. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged Purdy’s effort after the game, noting that while the second half got away from the group, the quarterback “made a number of plays out there” under challenging circumstances.

Defense Created Pressure

Despite the final score, the 49ers defense delivered several impactful moments, generating pressure on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. S Malik Mustapha recorded a 10-yard sack in the first quarter to halt an early Seattle drive, while DL C.J. West added an eight-yard sack in the third quarter. LB Dee Winters led the unit with nine tackles, three tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit, consistently flying to the football. San Francisco also held Seattle to field goals on multiple red-zone trips early, keeping the game within reach during the first half.

Season Ends with Pride

As the game wound down, the 49ers turned to younger players to finish strong. Rookie RB Jordan James logged his first offensive snaps of the season, showing physicality while carrying the ball late. After the loss, head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized appreciation and perspective in his message to the team.

“I just thanked them for the whole season, how much they battled through everything,” Shanahan said. “Extremely, extremely proud of everyone in that locker room.”

The Divisional Round loss closes the book on the 49ers 2025 season, one defined by resilience, late-season momentum, and a hard-fought postseason run. While the ending fell short of expectations, San Francisco leaves the year as a locker room that battled until the final whistle.