top of page
Search

Showdown 49ers @ Seahawks

49ers @ Seahawks


 Spread: Seahawks ~−7 • Total: ~44.5 points — a moderate scoring, physical playoff contest.


This is the rubber match between NFC West rivals — Seattle earned the No. 1 seed with a Week 18 win, while San Francisco punched its playoff ticket with a Wild Card victory. It’s the third matchup this season and playoff intensity means efficient offensive execution and big swings from featured players.



Key Injury & News Notes


  • Sam Darnold (QB, SEA) is questionable with an oblique injury and may play limited or be replaced by Drew Lock if needed.

  • Sam 49ers injuries: TE George Kittle (Achilles) is out, and Fred Warner (ankle) will miss this game, weakening San Francisco’s defense and red-zone options. WR Ricky Pearsall is questionable but expected to play.

  • Seahawks elevated Velus Jones Jr. to the active roster, adding a swing weapon who could see touches and return opportunities.


Injuries on both sides create volatility and opportunity — especially for high-usage skill players and second-tier weapons who see added responsibility.



Captain / MVP Targets


(High-usage plays you want at the top of your DFS stacks)


Captain Options


  • Brock Purdy (QB, SF) — The most reliable fantasy producer with passing volume and clean pocket game; a strong Captain anchor.

  • Kenneth Walker III (RB, SEA) — Top Seahawks runner with big play and touchdown upside; great synergy with Seattle’s ground game.

  • Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) — Elite dual threat through run + pass — especially with 49ers missing other key offensive weapons. (McCaffrey is widely spotlighted in prop projections).

  • Seahawks (DST, SEA) — This sets up as a potential meltdown spot for the San Francisco 49ers, who are dealing with mounting injuries on both sides of the ball. A complete failure outcome is firmly in play.

I like Seattle to control the game on the ground, pairing the Seahawks DST with both Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet for a high-leverage, game-script-driven build.



Core DFS Plays (Flex / Utility)


High-Ceiling Plays


  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, SEA) — Clear top Seattle pass target with strong yardage potential at a thin position.

  • Zach Charbonnet (RB, SEA) — Shares the backfield but has goal-line role and explosive ability; split work but good upside.

  • Jauan Jennings (WR, SF) — With Kittle out and Pearsall’s status if limited, Jennings is poised for extra targets and red-zone looks.


Value / Contrarian Plays


  • Velus Jones Jr. (WR/RB/RET, SEA) — Unique DFS leverage through gadget usage and special teams; perfect as a cheap differentiator.

  • Secondary 49ers pass-catchers — With the tight end spot thin, cheaper receivers could see occasional targets and surprise splash plays.



Game Script & Strategy


  • Physical, playoff-tempo game: Expect both teams to grind through drives and mix run/pass depending on field position. Efficient short passes and red-zone executions will decide scoring.

  • Seattle control: With the home field and rested advantage, Seahawks project to lean their run game and short passing routes — which benefits Walker, Charbonnet, and Smith-Njigba.

  • 49ers opportunistic: San Francisco’s offensive scheme thrives on tempo and creative playcalling; Purdy + McCaffrey stacks can win slates if they hit the ceiling.

  • Finding leverage: Injury-linked roles (Smith-Njigba, Pearsall, Velus Jones Jr.) provide midfield leverage vs. chalk pieces — especially in tournaments.



Sample Captain Combos


  • Captain: Purdy — McCaffrey + Jauan Jennings

  • Captain: Walker III — Smith-Njigba + Velus Jones Jr. (contrarian)

  • Captain: McCaffrey — Purdy + Charbonnet

  • Captain: Seahawks DST — Charbonnet + Walker III



Final Thoughts


Tonight’s 49ers @ Seahawks Divisional Round Showdown is playoff-intensity DFS gold — control teams with reliable usage (Purdy, Walker, McCaffrey) and sprinkle in lower-owned pieces with added roles from injuries or roster flexibility. Volume and touchdown potential will separate winners from the pack, so balance floor and upside carefully in your captain and utility spots.

Good luck — let’s cash those Showdown lineups! 


bottom of page