The 49ers clinched the NFC West for the first time since 2019, as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, 21-13.
SEATTLE -- The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West for the first time since 2019, as they defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, 21-13. The 49ers never trailed in this matchup, and the final score looks closer than the game actually was. Seattle pulled within eight points with 3:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Kyle Shanahan's offense ran out the clock and won their seventh straight.
Seventh-round pick quarterback Brock Purdy was efficient in the first road start of his career, as the new 49ers starter completed 17 of 26 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Even without Deebo Samuel, the rookie had plenty of weapons to work with. George Kittle caught four passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey totaled 32 touches for 138 yards and one rushing touchdown.
The Seahawks offense struggled all evening, and that's in large part due to the 49ers' No. 1-ranked defense. The unit allowed just three points in the first half, and forced a Travis Homer fumble just after the two-minute warning in the second quarter that turned into San Francisco's second touchdown of the game -- extending the 49ers' lead to 11 points just before the halftime break.
Even with Mr. Irrelevant at quarterback, the 49ers proved that they are still the best team in the division. Check back soon, as this article will be turned into a takeaways piece which dives more deeply into what transpired in Seattle on Thursday. © 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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