Seattle crushed the 49ers 41–6, and the game showed just how dominant the Seahawks’ defense has become. San Francisco came in as one of the hottest teams in the league, scoring more than 35 points a game during a long win streak, but Seattle shut them down completely. The Seahawks held the 49ers to very few yards, forced multiple turnovers, and didn’t allow a single touchdown — just like they didn’t two weeks earlier. With this win, Seattle moved on to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 11 years.
What makes this defense special is how much it has improved in just two seasons under coach Mike Macdonald. They went from being one of the worst defenses in the league to one of the best, giving up only about 11 points per game during their current seven‑game winning streak. It’s not just one superstar carrying the group — it’s a mix of veterans and young players working together. Right now, they’re playing so well that some people think they might be approaching the level of the old Legion of Boom. Opponents simply haven’t been able to figure them out.