Seahawks beat Panthers in Week 17
USAT’s Jarrett Bell breaks down the Seahawks defense and talks about how the Seahawks dominated the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.
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You’ve probably heard of the win-or-go-home game. This is a win-or-stay-at-home contest.
The NFC West has been the best division in the NFL this season and will provide another notable game in prime time Saturday night. The Seattle Seahawks, the division leaders and currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, head south for their final regular season game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Both teams have qualified for the playoffs. The 13-3 Seahawks enter this contest with an edge over the 12-4 49ers, but the result could change the NFC standings heading into the postseason.
With the win, San Francisco jumps from the No. 5 seed to the No. 1 seed. Their overall win-loss record is tied with Seattle at 13 wins and 4 losses, but if they win their two head-to-head matches, they will be able to move into a tiebreaker.
Super Bowl 60 will be held at home at Levi’s Stadium, so this gives the 49ers a first-round bye and a chance to play the entire postseason at home.
If Seattle wins, the Seahawks will receive a bye as the No. 1 seed with home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs. If that happens, the 49ers will fall to the No. 5 seed at best. If the Los Angeles Rams beat the Arizona Cardinals, they could become the No. 6 seed, giving Los Angeles a better record against their common opponent.
There’s a lot going on in California on Saturday, and the 49ers are expected to take this opportunity to debut some new jerseys.
USA TODAY Sports brings you live 49ers vs. Seahawks updates, highlights and more.
How can I watch the 49ers vs. Seahawks game?
Saturday’s game between the 49ers and the Seahawks will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN. Joe Buck (commentary) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will answer the call.
What time is the 49ers vs. Seahawks game?
The 49ers and Seahawks are scheduled to kickoff Saturday night at 8pm ET.
49ers vs. Seahawks flow
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49ers vs. Seahawks predictions, picks
What USA TODAY experts predict will happen in the 49ers vs. Seahawks game in Week 18:
- Jarrett Bell: 49ers, 24-20
- Nick Brinkerhoff: 49ers, 38-31
- Chris Cotton: 49ers, 29-28
- Nate Davis: Seahawks, 30 wins, 24 losses
- Tyler Dragon: Seahawks, 28 wins, 25 losses
- Mike Middlehurst Schwartz: 49ers, 31-28
49ers vs. Seahawks odds, money line, O/U
Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook. Visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub for the complete list. The line was last updated Friday at 9:30pm ET.
- Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)
- Moneyline (ML): Seahawks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | 49ers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -2.5 (-110) | 49ers +2.5 (-110)
NFC West Standings
The Seahawks lead the NFC West standings heading into the final game of the season. The overall picture of the division is as follows.
- Seattle Seahawks (13-3, 3-2 NFC West)
- San Francisco 49ers (12-4, 4-1)
- Los Angeles Rams (11-5, 3-2)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-13, 0-5)
- Seattle Seahawks (13-3, 1st place in NFC West)*
- Chicago Bears (11-5, NFC North winner)*
- Philadelphia Eagles (11-5, NFC East Champion)*
- Carolina Panthers (8-8, 1st place in the NFC South)
- San Francisco 49ers (12 wins, 4 losses, 1st place wild card)*
- Los Angeles Rams (11 wins, 5 losses, 2nd wild card)*
- Green Bay Packers (9 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw, 3rd place wild card)*
In the hunt: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9)
- Denver Broncos (13-3, AFC West Champion)*
- New England Patriots (13-3, AFC East Champion)*
- Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4, 1st place in AFC South)*
- Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7, 1st place in the AFC North)
- Houston Texans (11-5, 1st Wild Card)*
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-5, 3rd Wild Card)*
- Buffalo Bills (11 wins, 5 losses, 3rd place wild card)*
in the hunt: Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
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indicates the winning team
- Below is the latest draft order and strength of schedule information for the first round by Tankasson.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 2 wins, 14 losses. .542 SOS
- New York Giants: 3 wins, 13 losses. .531 Strength of schedule
- New York Jets: 3 wins, 13 losses, .548 SOS
- Tennessee Titans: 3-13, .576 SOS
- Arizona Cardinals: 3 wins, 13 losses. .580 SOS
- Cleveland Browns: 4-12, .491 SOS
- Washington Commander: 4 wins, 12 losses. .507 SOS
- New Orleans Saints: 6 wins, 10 losses. .491 SOS
- Kansas City Chiefs: 6 wins, 10 losses. .509 SOS
- Cincinnati Bengals: 6 wins, 10 losses. .517 SOS
- Atlanta Falcons (picked by Los Angeles Rams): 6 wins, 9 losses. .498 SOS
- Miami Dolphins: 7 wins, 9 losses. .483 SOS
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7-9, .532 SOS
- Dallas Cowboys: 7 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw. .436 SOS
- Detroit Lions: 8 wins, 8 losses. .493 SOS
- Baltimore Ravens: 8 wins, 8 losses. .504 SOS
- Minnesota Vikings: 8 wins, 8 losses. .515 SOS
- Indianapolis Colts (picked by Jets): 8 wins, 8 losses. .537 SOS
- Carolina Panthers: 8-8, .520 SOS
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 wins, 7 losses. .509 SOS
- Green Bay Packers (picked by Cowboys): 9 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw. .480 SOS
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 wins and 5 losses. .461 SOS
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11-5; .467 SOS
- Buffalo Bills: 11-5, .472 SOS
- Chicago Bears: 11 wins and 5 losses. .454 SOS
- Houston Texans: 11 wins and 5 losses. .528 SOS
- Los Angeles Rams: 11-4, .531 SOS
- Jacksonville Jaguars (picked by Browns): 12 wins, 4 losses. .487 SOS
- San Francisco 49ers: 12-4, .494 SOS
- New England Patriots: 13 wins and 3 losses. .384 SOS
- Denver Broncos: 13 wins and 3 losses. .426 SOS
Seattle Seahawks: 13 wins and 3 losses. .498 SOS
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