Seahawks Ride DVOA to Divisional Showdown Against 49ers

Seattle enters the Divisional Round as the betting favorite and DVOA darling thanks to the league’s top overall and weighted DVOA and a stingy defense, but its offense has been inconsistent and Sam Darnold at quarterback adds a wild card for the Seahawks’ opponent, San Francisco, which is dealing with major injuries like George Kittle’s Achilles tear and is getting Trent Williams back. The 49ers’ offense remains potent, but Seattle’s defense and home-field edge, plus SF’s injury gaps, point to a gritty, clock-controlled showdown where sustaining drives and avoiding turnovers will decide the winner.