Keys to Victory: How Seahawks Win Grudge Match vs. 49ers, Earn Spot in NFC Championship Game

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Written By Corbin Smith
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Reporting live from loud Lumen Field hours before kickoff in the Divisional Round, Emerald City Spectrum reporter Corbin Smith dishes out his keys to a Seahawks victory over the 49ers, including Sam Darnold's health potentially impacting his passing ability and Mike Macdonald's mission to keep Brock Purdy in the pocket for a second time in as many weeks.

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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