Seahawks claim NFC top spot
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The Seattle Seahawks clinched the one seed in the NFC, a BYE and home field advantage in the playoffs with their primetime win over the San Francisco 49ers.
The Seahawks claimed the No. 1 seed in the NFC after defeating the 49ers in Week 18. USA TODAY Sports provided updates, highlights, stats and more.
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As it has been all season long, the Seattle Seahawks' killer defense made an emphatic point exactly when it was required, and the San Francisco 49ers had no answers for any of it. Now, Seattle controls the NFC postseason.
Sam Darnold found AJ Barner for a 17-yard touchdown and now the Seahawks lead the Panthers 17-3 with 5:32 left in the third quarter. Back to back turnovers from DeMarcus Lawrence and Julian Love have fueled Seattle's sudden burst of momentum.
The Carolina Panthers crushed under the weight of the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Here are the top highlights from the 27-10 loss here in Week 17 . . . Charbonnet, after the Panthers turn the ball over on downs, hits the end zone for a 2-yard score—his second of the day. Seattle leads 27-10 with 2:31 remaining.