In Today’s Links: multiple previews, punditry, prognosis, and proclamations regarding the Seattle Seahawks’ match-up Saturday with the San Francisco 49ers, stats upon stats on Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s season, and some early 2026 NFL Draft talk with Rob Staton. Enjoy!
Seahawks News
Kyle see you again – Seaside Joe
The Seahawks were actually built specifically to beat the 49ers
What to know about Seahawks-49ers divisional round matchup – Seattle Sports
Get ready for Seahawks-49ers part three.
What national voices are saying
about Sam Darnold – Seattle Sports All season long the Seattle Seahawks have faced doubts about starting quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks are finally on the big stage. Are they ready? | Four Downs – The Seattle Times
The 49ers have playoff experience and they beat the defending Super Bowl champs. Are there concerns about the Seahawks being on a big stage?
NFL playoffs: Seahawks shouldn’t assume victory vs. Shanahan, 49ers – The Seattle Times
There’s something about the way coach Kyle Shanahan has guided the 49ers amid major injuries that make you wonder what’s possible Saturday vs. the Seahawks.
What Mike Macdonald said about Seahawks’ upcoming matchup vs. 49ers – si.com
The Seattle Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
12 Mind-Boggling Factoids From Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Breakout 2025 Season – Emerald City Spectrum
No longer in the shadows of long-time stars DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba seized his opportunity to become the Seattle Seahawks No. 1 target and then some in 2025, enjoying one of the greatest breakout seasons by a wideout in NFL history.
Updated Horizontal Board for the 2026 NFL Draft – Seahawks Draft Blog
I’m publishing an updated Horizontal Board today with accompanying notes. Things will be impacted in the next few weeks by the Senior Bowl. I’ve also created a list of players at the end of the piece who are either not turning pro or have transferred to stay in college.
In Seahawks-49ers Round 3, coaching matchups will be critical – The Athletic
The Seattle Seahawks felt they had a score to settle when they traveled to Levi’s Stadium for a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Third Act: Advantage Seahawks? + Big Game News and Updates – Sea Hawkers Podcast
The 49ers moved on and now must face the Seahawks yet again. Each time, the stakes have been higher and higher. We’re examining the 49ers reaction to their win in Philly, injury news and updates, and do Vegas oddsmakers know something we don’t?
NFC West News
NFC West dominating NFL playoffs – Revenge of the Birds
The NFC West Division is the best in the NFL. Three out of four member clubs received a playoff invitation to this year’s postseason tournament.
8 Winners and 3 IDKs from the 49ers comeback win against the Eagles – Niners Nation
There will be no losers in a game where you win on the road in the playoffs. That’s what happened with the 49ers
Rams Film Review: Pass Rush shows up vs. Panthers – Turf Show Times
Rams pass rush delivered in big moments, pressuring Bryce Young and powering a Wild Card win.
