After the loss, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered a blunt assessment, saying, “I thought no one played perfect. No one played great today. No one coached great today. They got us pretty good. But I thought Brock made a number of plays out there. But on the second half, I got away from all of us.” His remarks underscored a rare misfire on all fronts, even as he noted some positives from Brock Purdy. 👀🔥
In the locker room, Shanahan emphasized that the team was obviously disappointed and didn’t have it tonight, while also acknowledging the season’s overarching adversity. He thanked the players for battling through a season of injuries and said he wouldn’t dwell on the loss, stressing pride in everyone in the room and promising to regroup on Monday. The message was one of resilience, not resignation. 🙌💪
San Francisco’s offense totaled 128 passing yards and 108 rushing yards, a combination that couldn’t contend with Seattle’s top-tier defense. The modest yardage reflected the struggle to generate momentum against a unit that rose to the occasion in Seattle. The numbers highlighted why the 49ers’ season-long injuries finally caught up to them in the postseason. 🔢🗒️
On the Seahawks’ side, Sam Darnold said the win “felt good” once he got going and credited an all-around team effort—from the offensive line to receivers, tight ends, and backs—and especially lauding Seattle’s defense. “They’re unbelievable,” he added, noting that the unit had stepped up consistently. Darnold credited the defense’s play in training camp and OTAs and was glad to have them on Seattle’s side. 🟢🏆
