The San Francisco 49ers are the favorites to win the NFC and reach the Super Bowl. After a 3-4 start, the signing of running back Christian McCaffrey and the surprising emergence of rookie quearterback Brock Purdy have the team on an impressive ten-gam winning streak.
Meanwhile,Pete Carrollmade a crucial decision in the offseason. The head coach traded franchise quarterback Russell Wilson to theDenver Broncosand then gave thestarting job toGeno Smithover Drew Lock. In an incredible turn of events, the offense ignited and theSeahawks clinched a playoff berththanks to a win by the Lions at Green Bay in Week 18.
So, in another episode of the NFC West rivalry, the 49ers and the Seahawks clash with the season on the line. Read here to find out what happens ifSan Francisco loseto the Seahawksin theWild Cardround of the playoffs.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the 49ers lose againstthe Seahawksin the Wild Card round?
If the 49ers lose tothe Seahawksin the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, San Franciscowill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.7seed in the NFC, Seattlewould advance to the Divisional round and their next rival would be the Philadelphia Eagles.
In case the Seahawks beat the 49ers, thereâs no other scenario for Seattle. They would have to face the No.1 seed Eagles at Philadelphia. Considering the Seahawks are the worst seeded team in the NFC, itâs important to remember that they wonât have another game at home during the postseason.
The path to an unexpected Super Bowl for Seattle has to go first through San Francisco and then, inevitably, through Philadelphia. If the Seahawks shock the NFL with those two wins, anything wouldbe possible in the NFC Championship Game.
