The 49ers and Seahawks have a long history, going back to 1976. Here are photos from their 38 meetings.
1984 -- 49ers running back Wendell Tyler.
1985 -- 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.
1986 -- Seahawks wideout Steve Largent and 49ers safety Ronnie Lott.
1989 -- 49ers wideout Jerry Rice.
1990 -- 49ers running back Roger Craig.
1991 -- 49ers quarterback Steve Young.
1993 -- 49ers wideout Jerry Rice.
Ricky Watters
1995 -- 49ers pass-catcher Brent Jones.
1997 -- 49ers line of scrimmage.
1997 -- 49ers running back Terry Kirby.
1997 -- 49ers quarterback Steve Young.
1999 -- 49ers center Jeremy Newberry.
2001 -- 49ers running back Garrison Hearst.
2001 -- 49ers quarterback Tim Rattay.
2001 -- Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander.
2002 -- Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and 49ers pass-rusher John Engleberger.
2002 -- 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia.
2002 -- 49ers running back Garrison Hearst.
2002 -- 49ers running back Garrison Hearst.
2002 -- 49ers cornerback Jimmy Williams.
2002 -- 49ers wideout Terrell Owens.
2003 -- 49ers linebacker Jeff Ulbrich.
2004 -- Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and 49ers pass-rushers John Engleberger and Julian Peterson.
2005 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2005 -- 49ers quarterback Ken Dorsey.
2005 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2005 -- 49ers running back Kevan Barlow.
2005 -- 49ers linebacker Derek Smith.
2005 -- 49ers wideout Brandon Lloyd.
2005 -- 49ers running back Maurice Hicks.
2006 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2006 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2006 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2007 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2007 -- 49ers tackle Bryant Young and Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander.
2007 -- 49ers pass-rusher Bryant Young and Seahawks quarterback Seneca Wallace.
2007 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2007 -- 49ers linebacker Derek Smith.
2007 -- 49ers long snapper Brian Jennings.
2007 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2007 -- 49ers linebacker Jeff Ulbrich.
2007 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2008 -- 49ers tight end Delanie Walker.
2008 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2008 -- 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson.
2008 -- 49ers safety Michael Lewis.
2008 -- Line of scrimmage.
2008 -- 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill.
2008 -- 49ers left tackle Joe Staley.
2008 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2008 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2009 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2009 -- 49ers wideout Michael Crabtree.
2009 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2009 -- 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith.
2009 -- 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith.
2009 -- 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith.
2009 -- 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes.
2010 -- 49ers cornerback Nate Clements.
2011 -- 49ers cornerback Nate Clements and Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.
2011 -- 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
2011 -- 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
2011 -- 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks.
2011 -- 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith.
2011 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2012 -- 49ers wideout Michael Crabtree.
2012 -- 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks.
2012 -- 49ers tight end Delanie Walker.
2012 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2012 -- 49ers running back LaMichael James.
2012 -- 49ers running back LaMichael James.
2012 -- 49ers wideout Mario Manningham.
2012 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2013 -- 49ers wideout Anquan Boldin.
2013 -- 49ers left tackle Joe Staley.
2013 -- 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
2013 -- 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
2013 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2013 -- 49ers special teamer Kassim Osgood.
2014 -- 49ers running back Carlos Hyde
2015 -- 49ers LB Eli Harold
2015 -- 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson
2015 -- LB Aaron Lynch
2015 -- 49ers Safety Antoine Bethea
2015 -- 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead
2015 -- 49ers tight end Garrett Celek
2015 -- 49ers safety Eric Reid
2015 -- 49ers defensive backs Eric Reid and Jimmie Ward
2016 -- DL DeForest Buckner
2016 -- RB Carlos Hyde
2016 -- RB Carlos Hyde
2016 -- RB Carlos Hyde
2016 -- DL Tank Carradine
2016 -- T Joe Staley
2016 -- TE Garrett Celek
2017 -- LB Aaron Lynch
2017 -- DL DeForest Buckner
2017 -- RB Carlos Hyde
2017 -- DL Tank Carradine
2017 -- LB Brock Coyle
The San Francisco 49ers (2-13) finish the 2016 regular season this Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks (9-5-1).
The 49ers have won nine consecutive regular season finales at home. Seattle has won six straight games over San Francisco. Something has to give.
There's much at stake for the Seahawks in this NFC West clash. The division champions can improve their seeding in the NFC playoffs. A Seattle victory and a loss or tie from the Atlanta Falcons would clinch a first-round bye for the Seahawks. A Seattle tie, plus a Falcons loss and a tie between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, would also give the Seahawks the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
Here's a closer look at Sunday's Week 17 matchup.
All-time Record: 15-21 (0-1 in the postseason)
Seattle has won six consecutive games over San Francisco. The 49ers last win over the Seahawks was on Dec. 8, 2013 at Candlestick Park. San Francisco is 0-2 all-time against Seattle at Levi's® Stadium.
Previous Matchup: Seahawks 37 – 49ers 18 (Sept. 25, 2016 in Seattle)
Russell Wilson threw for 243 yards and a touchdown in a one-sided game back in Week 3. A Blaine Gabbert-led 49ers offense struggled to move the ball, going 4-for-15 on their third-down conversions. Seattle also produced 418 yards of offense and rushed for a pair of touchdowns. Christine Michael, the running back who carried 20 times for 106 yards and scored twice, is no longer with Seattle. He was released midway through the season.
The Seahawks Best Player: Wilson
Seattle's signal-caller was hampered by a high-ankle sprain during the previous matchup with San Francisco. The injury effected Wilson's mobility and limited his production in the passing game this year. That being said, Wilson has still completed 65 percent of his throws (334-of-514 passing) for 3,961 receiving yards with 20 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. Wilson has a 92.4 quarterback rating, the lowest of his five-year NFL career. He still remains the top player the 49ers must stop.
Who You Should Get to Know: Bobby Wagner
Seattle's unassuming inside linebacker leads the NFL with 155 tackles. Wagner also has 2.5 sacks and one interception on the year. Wagner's teammates in the secondary get most of the attention from the media, but the 'backer up front plays a big factor in stopping opposing running backs. Seattle ranks eighth in the NFL in rush defense, allowing 95 yards per game on the ground. Wagner is also talented at covering tight ends and intermediate throws over the middle.
Where They Excel: Scoring Defense
You might be able to move the ball at times against Seattle's defense. Scoring touchdowns is a whole different story. Seattle has allowed 17.9 points per game, good for second-best in the NFL this season. The Seahawks have been playing without free safety Earl Thomas, but the defense still has Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman in the defensive backfield. The Seahawks have only allowed 15 passing touchdowns this season, good for third-best in the league.
Where They Struggle: Extra Points
As trivial as it may sound, special teams have been an issue for Seattle. Kicker Steven Hauschka has missed five extra points this season (28-of-33). He's also missed four field goals (29-of-33). Hauschka has the reputation of being one of the best kickers in the NFL, but he's struggled at times in 2016. Most recently, the Seahawks kicker missed a game-winning PAT last week against the Arizona Cardinals. The loss hurt Seattle's chances of earning a first-round bye. They'll need sound kicking on Sunday to increase their chances of earning the NFC's No. 2 seed.
