In the final game of the regular season it came down to two teams that would leave first place in the NFC and a bye in the first round of the playoffs. With the season ending injuries of starting running backs, Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and CJ Prosise, we got to see the return of Marshawn Lynch into the Seahawks backfield. It was only fitting that the game came down to the last play of the game. With that, San Francisco came out ahead after stopping Seattle in the red zone with only seconds left on the clock. The 49res take the win 26-21, a first round bye are lined up to play the Vikings on January 11th. Meanwhile the Seahawks drop from 1st place into 5th and head into the post season as a wild card team against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Here’s a few highlights from the final game of the regular season.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) dives over the pile at the line of scrimmage to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) returning a kick off during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) dives for extra yards after contact during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) tackled after a catch and run by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) hits San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back in the pocket to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs past Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (83) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs past Seattle Seahawks defensive back Lano Hill (42) and outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, December 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers defeat the Seahawks 26-21. (Matt Ferris/Image of Sport)