49ers defeat Seahawks to clinch NFC West

NFL wisdomimbibe.com By Nitin Singh

The NFC West is once more ruled by the 49ers.

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San Francisco defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 on Thursday night at Lumen Field to claim its first division title since 2019 and 22nd overall.

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The 49ers finished third in the West one season prior to winning the division title.

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The 49ers will have an edge going into the playoffs this year since division winners are assured a top-four seed in their respective conference.

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The 49ers (10-4) are currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC, one game behind the Vikings (10-3) who are in first place in the North.

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To overtake the East-leading Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) for the top spot and a bye in the NFC first round, the 49ers would require a lot of assistance.

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The 49ers would play host to the No. 6-seeded Washington Commanders (7-5-1) at Levi's Stadium if the playoffs started the following week.

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The 49ers (10-4) continued to demonstrate they might be the class of the NFC alongside Philadelphia despite utilising their third starting quarterback this year.

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San Francisco 49ers won its seventh game in a row by frustrating Seattle into making numerous errors with its oppressive defence.

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