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Seahawks beat the 49ers, 42-13

Published: Dec. 23, 2012 at 9:53 p.m. PST
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  • Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant reaches up to block a San Francisco 49ers field goal attempt during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Seattle's Richard Sherman recovered the block and returned the ball for a touchdown. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant reaches up to block a San Francisco 49ers field goal attempt during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Seattle's Richard Sherman recovered the block and returned the ball for a touchdown. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy hauls in a touchdown catch in front of San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy hauls in a touchdown catch in front of San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • A young Seattle Seahawks fan cheers on the players during warm-ups beforeS unday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    A young Seattle Seahawks fan cheers on the players during warm-ups beforeS unday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy dunks the football over the goal posts as he celebrates his touchdown reception during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy dunks the football over the goal posts as he celebrates his touchdown reception during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant whoops it up during player introductions before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant whoops it up during player introductions before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson warms up in the rain before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson warms up in the rain before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks fans Ed and Cheryl Stanley of Shelton pass out bags of Skittles to friends on the field before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks fans Ed and Cheryl Stanley of Shelton pass out bags of Skittles to friends on the field before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant stops for a photo with Capri Sims, 7, of Coeur d'Alene before Sunday night's NFL football game San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant stops for a photo with Capri Sims, 7, of Coeur d'Alene before Sunday night's NFL football game San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin gets upended by San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Goldson was flagged for a penalty on the play. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin gets upended by San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Goldson was flagged for a penalty on the play. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle fans cheer on the Seahawks during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle fans cheer on the Seahawks during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is introduced before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is introduced before Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson eludes the rush of San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson eludes the rush of San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant reaches up to block a San Francisco 49ers field goal attempt during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Seattle's Richard Sherman recovered the block and returned the ball for a touchdown. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant reaches up to block a San Francisco 49ers field goal attempt during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. Seattle's Richard Sherman recovered the block and returned the ball for a touchdown. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is wrapped up by Seattle Seahawks defenders (clockwise from bottom) Bobby Wagner, Brandon Mebane, K.J. Wright, and Red Bryant during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is wrapped up by Seattle Seahawks defenders (clockwise from bottom) Bobby Wagner, Brandon Mebane, K.J. Wright, and Red Bryant during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice lets out a roar after teammate Marshawn Lynch opened scoring with a rushing touchdown during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice lets out a roar after teammate Marshawn Lynch opened scoring with a rushing touchdown during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is helped up by teammates K.J. Wright (left) and Chris Clemons after breaking up a pass in the end zone during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is helped up by teammates K.J. Wright (left) and Chris Clemons after breaking up a pass in the end zone during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks with quarterback Russell Wilson during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks with quarterback Russell Wilson during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch tries to break away from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch tries to break away from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks kick returner Leon Washington breaks loose on a kickoff return against the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks kick returner Leon Washington breaks loose on a kickoff return against the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass during Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass during Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles during Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles during Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch pops in to the end zone untouched for a touchdown reception during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch pops in to the end zone untouched for a touchdown reception during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and cornerback Richard Sherman receive game balls following the 42-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and cornerback Richard Sherman receive game balls following the 42-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman walks off the field with a game ball following the Seahawks' 42-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman walks off the field with a game ball following the Seahawks' 42-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday night's NFL football game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches from the sidelines during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches from the sidelines during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll breaks from a huddle with the Seahawks defense during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll breaks from a huddle with the Seahawks defense during Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • The Seattle Seahawks defense clowns around on the sidelines late in Sunday night's NFL football victory over the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    The Seattle Seahawks defense clowns around on the sidelines late in Sunday night's NFL football victory over the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin leaves the field following Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin leaves the field following Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant smiles on the sidelines late in Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant smiles on the sidelines late in Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • A San Francisco 49ers player's shoe shines in the stadium lights as he stretches before Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    A San Francisco 49ers player's shoe shines in the stadium lights as he stretches before Sunday night's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image
  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leaves the field following Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian)
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leaves the field following Sunday night's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 23, 2012. (TONY OVERMAN/The Olympian) Buy this image

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