49ers blow another late lead against division opponent, lose 20-17 to Seahawks

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers appeared to be in prime position to close out a division game as the defense made back-to-back shortstops to regain the lead in the final four minutes. What followed was another fourth-quarter collapse that has left the defending NFC champion Niners in danger of missing the postseason altogether for the first time since 2020. The 49ers lost 20-17 to the Seattle Seahawks as Geno Smith struggled for a 13-yard touchdown. with 12 seconds left, marking the third time this season they blew a late fourth-quarter lead against a division opponent.