Final2022 Week 15

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 15 2022

San Francisco 49ers

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Seattle Seahawks

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13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers777021
Seahawks033713

SF 21SEA 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Geno Smith

    SEA · QB

    15.3PPR pts

    31/44, 238 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Christian McCaffrey

    SF · RB

    25.8PPR pts

    26 ATT, 108 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 30 REC YDS

  • Seahawks leader

    Noah Fant

    SEA · TE

    14.2PPR pts

    5 REC, 32 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Talanoa Hufanga

    SF

    1 SACK, 5 TKL

49ers 21, Seahawks 13: San Francisco beats Seattle

San Francisco led 14–3 at halftime and won 21–13, though Seattle took the second half 10–7. The 49ers finished with a 381–277 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Seahawks went 4-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the 49ers kept the ball for 33:01 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.7 yards/play SF 6.2 · SEA 4.5
  • +1 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
  • +104 total yards SF 381 · SEA 277

Game Highlights

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Seahawks
49ersStatSeahawks
6.2Yards per play4.5
0Turnovers1
381Total yards277
Other team stats
61Plays61
46%Third-down conversion31%
33:01Time of possession26:59

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns; the Seahawks scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlaySFSEA
1st quarter
3:49SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 28-yard TD Takes leadRobbie Gould XP70
2nd quarter
4:47SEAJason Myers 38-yard FG73
0:47SFChristian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Extends leadRobbie Gould XP143
3rd quarter
14:00SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 54-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP213
8:08SEAJason Myers 51-yard FG216
4th quarter
3:35SEAGeno Smith → Noah Fant, 10-yard TDJason Myers XP2113

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Seahawks, Week 15 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Christian McCaffreySFRB25.8 PTSRB4
  2. George KittleSFTE25.3 PTSTE1
  3. Brock PurdySFQB16.5 PTSQB14
  4. Geno SmithSEAQB15.3 PTSQB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Geno SmithSEAQB15.3QB1531/4423810118090.9Start/Sit →
Brock PurdySFQB16.5QB1417/26217204-20117.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Christian McCaffreySFRB25.8RB4RB26108186300Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE25.3TE1TE———54932Start/Sit →
Noah FantSEATE14.2TE7TE———65321Start/Sit →
Tyler LockettSEAWR13.8WR27WR———97680
DK MetcalfSEAWR12.5WR35WR———97550Start/Sit →
Kenneth WalkerSEARB11.9RB27RB1247054320
Jordan MasonSFRB6.4RB43RB4640————
Jauan JenningsSFWR6.1WR61WR———53310Start/Sit →
Travis HomerSEARB5.0RB46RB15044250Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR3.9WR74WR———42190
Tyler KroftSFTE3.8TE35TE———11280
Marquise GoodwinSEAWR3.0WR81WR———52100
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2.6WR84WR———31160
Will DisslySEATE2.3TE46TE———11130
Penny HartSEAWR1.3WR100WR———1130
Colby ParkinsonSEATE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. Brandon AiyukWR62 snaps97%
  2. Christian McCaffreyRB57 snaps89%
  3. George KittleTE54 snaps84%
  4. Jauan JenningsWR54 snaps84%
  5. Ray-Ray McCloudWR27 snaps42%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Christian McCaffrey31%, 8 targets
  2. George Kittle19%, 5 targets
  3. Jauan Jennings19%, 5 targets
  4. Brandon Aiyuk15%, 4 targets
  5. Ray-Ray McCloud12%, 3 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey76%, 26 carries
  2. Brock Purdy12%, 4 carries
  3. Jordan Mason12%, 4 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. DK MetcalfWR61 snaps95%
  2. Tyler LockettWR57 snaps89%
  3. Kenneth WalkerRB48 snaps75%
  4. Marquise GoodwinWR38 snaps59%
  5. Will DisslyTE37 snaps58%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Tyler Lockett22%, 9 targets
  2. DK Metcalf22%, 9 targets
  3. Noah Fant15%, 6 targets
  4. Marquise Goodwin12%, 5 targets
  5. Kenneth Walker12%, 5 targets
  6. Other17%, 7 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Kenneth Walker86%, 12 carries
  2. Geno Smith7%, 1 carries
  3. Travis Homer7%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Brandon AiyukSFWR6297%415%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR6195%922%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR5789%922%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB5789%831%26
George KittleSFTE5484%519%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR5484%519%0
Kenneth WalkerSEARB4875%512%12
Marquise GoodwinSEAWR3859%512%0
Will DisslySEATE3758%12%0
Noah FantSEATE3352%615%0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2742%312%0
Colby ParkinsonSEATE2539%12%0
Travis HomerSEARB1625%410%1
Tyler KroftSFTE1422%14%0
Jordan MasonSFRB711%00%4
Charlie WoernerSFTE69%00%0
Willie SneadSFWR35%00%0
Dareke YoungSEAWR35%00%0
Penny HartSEAWR23%12%0
Danny GraySFWR23%00%0
Ross DwelleySFTE12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+17.0George Kittle25.3 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.3Marquise Goodwin3.0 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume30.1 xFPChristian McCaffrey25.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB25.830.1−4.389%76% car—02676%831%
Geno SmithSEA · QB15.319.3−4.0100%44 att—4417%00%
Kenneth Walker IIISEA · —11.916.1−4.275%86% car—01286%512%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR12.515.0−2.595%22% tgt—000%922%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR13.815.0−1.289%22% tgt—000%922%
Brock PurdySF · QB16.513.6+2.9100%26 att—26412%00%
Noah FantSEA · TE14.210.0+4.252%15% tgt—000%615%
George KittleSF · TE25.38.3+17.084%19% tgt—000%519%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR6.18.3−2.284%19% tgt—000%519%
Marquise GoodwinSEA · WR3.08.3−5.359%12% tgt—000%512%
Travis HomerSEA · RB5.07.3−2.325%10% tgt—017%410%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR3.96.7−2.897%15% tgt—000%415%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR2.65.0−2.442%12% tgt—000%312%
Jordan MasonSF · RB6.42.6+3.811%12% car—0412%00%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE0.01.7−1.739%2% tgt—000%12%
Penny HartSEA · WR1.31.7−0.43%2% tgt—000%12%
Tyler KroftSF · TE3.81.7+2.122%4% tgt—000%14%
Will DisslySEA · TE2.31.7+0.658%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: 49ers 26 targets and 34 carries; Seahawks 41 targets and 14 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 16.5 pts on 13.6 expected

17 of 26 passing for 217 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 15.3 pts on 19.3 expected

31 of 44 passing for 238 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 18 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Christian McCaffrey Volume, no payoff

SF · RB · 25.8 pts on 30.1 expected

8 targets (31% of the team's), 6 catches for 30 yards; 26 carries (76% of the team's) for 108 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 30.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

George Kittle Ran hot

SF · TE · 25.3 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Kenneth Walker III Volume, no payoff

SEA · — · 11.9 pts on 16.1 expected

5 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 32 yards; 12 carries (86% of the team's) for 47 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected.

DK Metcalf

SEA · WR · 12.5 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 55 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Marquise Goodwin Unlucky

SEA · WR · 3.0 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jauan Jennings

SF · WR · 6.1 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jauan Jennings →

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Jauan Jennings played 84% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 42% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Kenneth Walker III played 75% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed to49ers DSeahawks D
QBs14.615.9
RBs15.527.0
WRs36.424.7
TEs10.216.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 41%, stood at 10% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Purdy → Kittle, 28-yd TD42% → 22%Q1 3:49
  2. +9Myers 38-yd FG20% → 29%Q2 4:47
  3. −19McCaffrey 1-yd TD run28% → 10%Q2 0:47
  4. −7Purdy → Kittle, 54-yd TD9% → 2%Q3 14:00
  5. +2Myers 51-yd FG1% → 3%Q3 8:08

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Seahawks
San Francisco 49ersMeasureSeattle Seahawks
61Plays61
44%Pass rate77%
7.8Yds / dropback4.4
5.0Yds / carry5.0
6/13Third downs4/13

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran as many plays and gained 3.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SF McCaffrey 31% · Kittle 19% · Jennings 19%
  • SEA Metcalf 22% · Lockett 22% · Fant 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Seahawks
ResultSFSEA
Touchdowns31
Field goals02
Punts67
Turnovers01
Missed field goals10

SF turnover edge: +1

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 86-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:00572:06Punt
SFQ1 12:54391:57Punt
SEAQ1 10:57331:44Punt
SFQ1 9:139865:24Touchdown
SEAQ1 3:493-81:32Punt
SFQ1 2:17382:26Punt
SEAQ2 14:513-61:30Punt
SFQ2 13:216232:44Punt
SEAQ2 10:3712625:50Field goal
SFQ2 4:476112:59Punt
SEAQ2 1:484220:52Fumble
SFQ2 0:56260:09Touchdown
SEAQ2 0:47360:39Punt
SFQ2 0:081-10:08End of half
SFQ3 15:002591:00Touchdown
SEAQ3 14:0010425:52Field goal
SFQ3 8:088275:37Punt
SEAQ3 2:3110524:25Punt
SFQ4 13:06692:28Punt
SEAQ4 10:383-91:04Punt
SFQ4 9:348534:34Missed FG
SEAQ4 5:007671:25Touchdown
SFQ4 3:358713:35End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Seahawks first met in 1976 and have played 57 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
33–24Seahawks lead, 57 meetings since 1976
Postseason
2–1Seahawks won in 2013 and 2025; 49ers won in 2022
Largest 49ers win
38–71988
Largest Seahawks win
41–32005

Since 2021

7–5 49ers lead

12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, S = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 49ers at Seahawks Upcoming
  • Week 12 Seahawks at 49ers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Seahawks
49ersStatSeahawks
13-4Record9-8
26.5Points per game23.9
365.6Yards per game351.5
5.9Yards per play5.7
16.3Points allowed per game23.6
300.6Yards allowed per game361.7

49ers vs Seahawks Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −349ers covered by 5
Total
42.5Under: 34 points scored (by 8.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers22.821−1.8
Seahawks19.813−6.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: 49ers 2–2 ATS, unders 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
9–5
Over/under
6–8
ATS as favorite
9–4
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
4–3

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
6–8
Over/under
8–6
ATS as favorite
1–4
ATS as underdog
5–4
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers vs Seahawks Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Seattle and Week 12 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 49ers vs Seahawks Week 15 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21–13 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on December 15, 2022. See the 49ers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Seahawks?

The final score was 49ers 21, Seahawks 13. The 49ers led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 7, Seahawks 10.

What happened in the 49ers vs Seahawks game?

San Francisco led 14–3 at halftime and won 21–13, though Seattle took the second half 10–7. The 49ers finished with a 381–277 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. Christian McCaffrey led all players with 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 26 carries for 108 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks committed 1 turnover, the 49ers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Seahawks?

Christian McCaffrey led the game with 25.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 15, on 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 26 carries for 108 rushing yards and a touchdown. George Kittle was next with 25.3 (TE1). See Christian McCaffrey's 2022 game log.

Who led 49ers vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?

Geno Smith (SEA) led all passers with 31 of 44 for 238 yards and a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 26 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle (SF) led in receiving with 4 catches for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey score against the Seahawks?

Christian McCaffrey scored 25.8 points in PPR leagues, 22.8 in half-PPR and 19.8 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 15 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 30 yards, plus 26 carries for 108 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 31% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Seahawks?

George Kittle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.3 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+17.0). Marquise Goodwin fell furthest short, with 3.0 points on 8.3 xFP (−5.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers beat the Seahawks?

The 49ers beat the Seahawks 21–13 because they averaged 6.2 yards per play to 4.5, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 381–277.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Seahawks?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Seahawks gave the ball away 1 time and the 49ers not at all. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Seahawks record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 33–24 across 57 meetings since 1976, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the 49ers and Seahawks last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 18, 2022, when the 49ers beat the Seahawks 27–7.

Have the 49ers and Seahawks met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The 49ers are 1–2 against the Seahawks in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Seahawks?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3, making the San Francisco 49ers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 22.8 points for the 49ers and 19.8 for the Seahawks.

Did 49ers vs Seahawks go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 8.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Seahawks?

The 49ers covered by 5 against the closing line of 49ers −3. The final margin was 8 points.