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The NFC West — and the NFC at large —remains up for grabs ahead of Week 18, with both the 49ers and Seahawks posting win-filled campaigns en route to establishing themselves as prospective Super Bowl candidates.
Both San Francisco and Seattle have already punched their tickets to the postseason, having vanquished most foes who have trotted upon their paths. But with one game separating the two sides, few regular-season finales have proven as consequential to postseason seeding as this one. The terms are as follows: the winner is crowned NFC West champions and the given home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The loser, meanwhile, gets the No. 5 seed and road duel with the winner of the NFC South.
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Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold have impressed as of late, putting forth impressive campaigns — albeit in different ways. The former has posted back-to-back five-touchdown outings, conjuring up memories of his fourth-place finish in MVP voting two years ago. The latter, meanwhile, has struck up quite the partnership with Jaxon Smith-Njigba — a battery that Mike Macdonald and Co. hope can lead them to the promised land.
All of that is to say, expect fireworks at Levi’s Stadium come Saturday night.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Saturday’s Week 18 contest between the 49ers and the Seahawks. Follow below for highlights, live results and more as two of football’s best sides compete for NFC West supremacy.
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49ers vs. Seahawks live updates, highlights from NFL Week 18 game
(All times Eastern)
8:15 p.m.: Seattle has traipsed its way down the field, finding success on via both air and ground. The Seahawks find themselves on the cusp of the end zone.
8:05 p.m.: And we’re off! Seattle starts the contest with possession of the ball!
7:30 p.m.: Here’s a look at the inactives for tonight’s contest:
The #49ers inactive players for tonight’s game⬇️#FTTB pic.twitter.com/vfZSu2rwjs
— Niners Lead (@NinersLead) January 3, 2026
Josh Jones is ACTIVE for #Seahawks.
No other surprises, though team opts to deactivate Nick Kallerup in favor of Brandon Pili suiting up tonight. pic.twitter.com/zoC00Mw6TM
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) January 3, 2026
7:00 p.m.: Once again, for those who are uninitiated: this game will decide both the winner of the NFC West and the top seed in the NFC as a whole. In the words of the late D’Angelo (invoking De La Soul), “The Stakes is High.”
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Where to watch 49ers vs. Seahawks
49ers vs. Seahawks start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 3
- Start time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Kickoff for the 49ers vs. Seahawks’ Week 18 clash is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
What channel is 49ers vs. Seahawks on today?
San Francisco and Seattle’s bout will air nationally on ABC and ESPN. Cord-cutters can find the action on Fubo or the ESPN app.
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NFL Week 18 schedule
Here is a look at the schedule for the final week of the 2025 regular season.
Saturday, Jan. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Panthers vs. Buccaneers | 4:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
Sunday, Jan. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | Broadcast |
| Saints vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Packers vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Cowboys vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Titans vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Colts vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Jets vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Lions vs. Bears | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Chargers vs. Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Chiefs vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Cardinals vs. Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Dolphins vs. Patriots | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Commanders vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Ravens vs. Steelers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
