Closing Thoughts: Seahawks Make Emphatic Statement in 41-6 Annihilation of 49ers

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Written By Corbin Smith
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In the aftermath of a 35-point bludgeoning of the 49ers, Emerald City Spectrum reporter Corbin Smith breaks down what he saw and heard as the Seahawks turned in a historic performance at Lumen Field to clinch a spot in the NFC Championship Game, including how an electric kick return by Rashid Shaheed to open the game set the avalanche in motion for one of the biggest blowouts in NFL playoff history.

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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