{
  "id": 12768024,
  "title": "After big-game beatdowns, 49ers' thoughts on Seahawks are hard to believe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/after-big-game-beatdowns-49ers-thoughts-on-seahawks-are-hard-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/big-game-beatdowns-49ers-thoughts-023006581.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers, who were dominated by the Seattle Seahawks in two high-scorer games in January, are set to face the Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game at Lumen Field on Sunday. The 49ers, currently undefeated with a 4-0 record, will be playing against the Seahawks with a 3-1 record. After the Seahawks celebrated their Super Bowl victory soon after their win over the 49ers, the 49ers' players are being criticized for their lack of emotion in preparation for the upcoming game. However, some players, such as linebacker Fred Warner, center Jake Brendel and guard Dominick Puni, suggest that the 49ers will be motivated to play well against the division rival Seattle, just as they would against any other team. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also acknowledged that the game may feel more intense due to the Seahawks' recent success.",
  "summary": "Just another week? The San Francisco 49ers will meet the defending NFL champions Sunday for the first time since they ended last season by getting outscored 54-9 by the Seahawks in a 14-day span.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}