Seahawks collapse in 2nd half of playoff loss to 49ers
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, center right, fumbles the ball while sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu, center left, during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jed Jacobsohn]
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Charles Omenihu knocked the ball out of Geno Smith’s hands, Seattle’s chances began to go away as well. The turnover spoiled a scoring chance for the Seahawks and soon the game as San Francisco turned a tight game into a blowout. The Seahawks’ surprising season came to a sudden end Saturday when they allowed 25 consecutive points in the second half and lost 41-23 to the 49ers in a wild-card game.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts after losing a fumble against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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