What to KnowProgramming note: Immediately after the Week 18 game ends, watch “49ers Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC Sports app for full reaction, analysis and interviews.The 49ers (12-4) welcome their longtime rival Seattle Seahawks (13-3) to the Bay for their Week 18 regular-season finale, which will determine who wins the NFC West and grabs the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed — along with its first-round bye.Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is back in Santa Clara, where he spent the 2023 season and credited 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy’s knowledge and poise for helping him turn his NFL career around.San Francisco defeated Seattle earlier this season in a Week 1 thriller, with backup tight end Jake Tonges hauling in an incredible game-winning touchdown for the 17-13 victory at Lumen Field.Tight end George Kittle is active against the Seahawks despite missing last week with an ankle injury, while left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with a hamstring strain.In the lead-up to Saturday’s game, 49ers insider Matt Maiocco listed his five San Francisco players to watch against the Seahawks.
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