Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Open Season With Heartbreaking 17-13 Loss to 49ers

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

For the majority of Sunday’s opener, the Seahawks dominated on defense, including picking off Brock Purdy twice. But late miscues on both sides of the ball led to an all-too-familiar result in a 17-13 home loss to the 49ers.

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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