Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Seahawks fade late in wild-card loss to 49ers

San Francisco scores 25 unanswered points in the second half and ends Seattle’s season.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts after losing a fumble against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of Saturday’s NFL wild-card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 41-23 loss to the 49ers

Seattle is overmatched as its season comes to an end in the first round of the playoffs.

The Seattle Seahawks line up against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Seattle, Wash. 49ers won 21-13. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

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NFL playoff preview: Seahawks, 49ers clash for 3rd time

Seattle lost both games in the regular season to bitter NFC West rival San Francisco.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks defeated the Rams in overtime 19-16. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

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Geno Smith ready for playoffs, next chapter of comeback year

The Seahawks’ Pro Bowl quarterback will start his first postseason game Saturday against the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Directive from Carroll turned rookie Walker into Seahawks’ key

A halftime speech against the Chiefs urging the running back to run more decisively may have saved the…

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) celebrates after intercepting a pass as Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45), left, looks on during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Analysis: Seahawks’ surprise playoff spot validates decisions

Seattle’s offseason trade of QB Russell Wilson was largely thought of as a move of a rebuilding franchise.

The Seattle Seahawks celebrate after an interception by safety Quandre Diggs during overtime Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 19-16 OT victory over the Rams

Seattle’s defense and special teams stand out as the Seahawks prevail in their regular-season finale.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield, center, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebackers Bruce Irvin, right, and Uchenna Nwosu during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Seahawks top Rams in OT, sneak into playoffs after Packers’ loss

With some help from Detroit, Seattle secures the NFC’s No. 7 seed.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith runs for a first down as New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Seahawks need win against Rams, help from Lions

A loss to Los Angeles or a win by Green Bay would end Seattle’s season short of the…

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tanner Muse (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Seahawks LB Muse eager to ‘get after it’ in 1st NFL start

The former practice squad member is playing in place of injured starter Jordyn Brooks.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves towards the stands during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Ex-Seahawk Wagner ready for ‘fun’ return to Lumen Field

The Rams linebacker hopes to spoil his former team’s playoff hopes.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry, right, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Seahawks unexpectedly reach Week 18 with chance at playoffs

Seattle was widely expected to have a down season, but enters the final week of the season with…

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor, left, forces New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) to fumble during the first half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. The Seahawks recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 23-6 victory over the Jets

Seattle excels on defense as the Seahawks keep their playoff hopes alive.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) intercepts a pass intended Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Playoff implications abound as Seahawks host Jets in Week 17

Both teams still have a shot at advancing to the postseason but need wins.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and head coach Pete Carroll shake hands during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 40-34. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)

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‘Business as usual’ for Seahawks’ Carroll, Smith in reunion with Jets

Seattle’s coach and starting quarterback reflected on their tenures with Sunday’s foe.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 24-10 loss to the Chiefs

Seattle is no match against a Kansas City team with Super Bowl aspirations.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives for the end zone pylon to score a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Seahawks’ freefall continues with road loss to Chiefs

Seattle’s offense struggles to get on track in a 24-10 loss, its fifth in the past six games.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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NFL preview: Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs are eying AFC’s playoff bye while the Seahawks are seeking a postseason spot.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen celebrates breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Smith, Woolen among 4 Seahawks elected to Pro Bowl

Safety Quandre Diggs and kicker Jason Myers are also selected and six other Seattle players are named alternates.

Running back Franco Harris stands with his new teammates before the game against San Diego, Sept. 11, 1984, in Seattle. Harris joined the Seattle Seahawks after Curt Warner suffered a knee injury in he Seahawks season opener. Seattle won 31-17. Other players are unidentified. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)

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Franco Harris’ stint with Seahawks was brief, but thrilling

The future Hall of Famer’s arrival in Seattle in 1984 was greeted with much fanfare.