The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 with a 13-yard rush into the end zone by quarterback Geno Smith in the game’s final minutes.
It was the 49ers’ third defeat this season via a fourth-quarter collapse, the others also coming against NFC West opponents — at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, and at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 6.
The Seahawks (5-5) snapped a six-game losing streak to the 49ers thanks in massive part to Smith’s heroics on the final drive. Smith completed 7-of-8 passes for 54 yards and had a 16-yard scramble two snaps before his touchdown. Smith overcame a sack by Leonard Floyd, all while Nick Bosa remained on the sideline with a new hip/oblique injury that forced him out in the third quarter and could shelve him longer.
Next up is a visit Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, who improved to 7-3 after winning in Chicago 20-19 on a blocked field goal as time expired.
San Francisco 49ers’ Renardo Green (0) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks’ AJ Barner (88) in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs for yardage while being tackled by Seattle Seahawks’ Ernest Jones IV (13) in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Bruno the Bulldog wears a U.S. Marine uniform while walking the sideline during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks’ Johnathan Hankins (97) intercepts the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Seattle Seahawks’ Derick Hall (58) in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Sam Okuayinonu (91) and San Francisco 49ers’ Isaac Guerendo (31) leave the field following their 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks’ Ernest Jones IV (13) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) dives for a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks’ Jarran Reed (90) in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks’ Johnathan Hankins (97) intercepts the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers fans react to a late touchdown by the Seattle Seahawks against the 49ers late in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks’ Julian Love (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after scoring a running touchdown against Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Jauan Jennings (15) is tackled after a catch by Seattle Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon (21) and Seattle Seahawks’ Ty Okada (39) in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Isaac Yiadom (22) kneels on the ground after Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith (7) scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III (9) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers’ Fred Warner (54), San Francisco 49ers’ Malik Mustapha (6) and San Francisco 49ers’ De’Vondre Campbell Sr. (59) in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Fred Warner (54) walks off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Seattle Seahawks’ D.K. Metcalf (14) catches a pass over San Francisco 49ers’ Isaac Yiadom (22) in the third quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) walks off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) leaves the field following their 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)