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The San Francisco 49ers are hosting NFC West rival Seattle in the wild-card opener after beating the Seahawks twice in the regular season. The Niners are coming into the postseason on a 10-game winning streak led by a dominant defense and strong play from rookie quarterback Brock Purdy. The Seahawks needed some help to earn the final playoff spot in Week 18. Quarterback Geno Smith is set for his first playoff start in his 10th season in the NFL.
