In a Thanksgiving Day NFL match, the San Francisco 49ers secured a decisive victory over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 31-13. The game, which took place at Lumen Field, saw an attendance of 68,702 out of a capacity of 68,740.
The 49ers' defense was particularly strong, with multiple sacks on Seahawks' Geno Smith. Nick Bosa, the 49ers' new season sack leader, had five quarterback hits and two sacks. Despite efforts from the Seahawks, including a notable catch from Smith, they were unable to close the gap.
Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers had a standout performance, running for two touchdowns and 114 yards in the first half, contributing to a 21-point lead by halftime. McCaffrey's performance set a new 49ers franchise record with 11 scores on the ground this season.
Despite an interception returned for a touchdown by Seattle's Jordyn Brooks in the third quarter, the 49ers maintained their lead, with Brock Purdy throwing a 28-yard scoring pass. Key plays also included a late touchdown by Brandon Aiyuk and a muffed punt recovery by the 49ers in Seahawks territory.
The victory for the 49ers has significantly impacted the NFC West standings, with the Seahawks' hope of contending for the NFC West title now all but lost. According to ESPN Analytics, the 49ers had a win probability of 100%.