Seattle will likely be too tough for the 49ers, and Caleb Williams and the Bears can't expect the Rams to fold like the Packers did.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL game to be played on January 17, 2026 on ESPN.

Eight quarterbacks remain in the NFL Playoffs, and while too often we distill football into a QB-centric sport, there’s no doubt that the difference between a top passer, and a mediocre one can make all the difference when everything is on the line.