Touchdowns allowed by the Seahawks in two straight games against the 49ers, who totaled just three field goals in those games. In their last four games not against the Seahawks, including a wild card win over the Eagles, the 49ers averaged 37.5 points per game.

Sometimes, teams may be scared of spending too many resources in one year. But when it makes sense and it has the potential to be a long-term investment, the reward potential is simply higher than the risk.

Released in 2023 after losing a training camp competition to Blake Grupe, Lutz has rebounded nicely in Denver. He hit all four of his field goals in Saturday’s victory, including the 50-yarder that gave the Broncos the win in overtime. Lutz spent his first six seasons with the Saints.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who led Seattle with five interceptions during the regular season, made the first big play of the game when he stripped tight end Jake Tonges of the ball late in the first quarter, with safety Julian Love recovering the fumble.

The Seahawks have earned the NFC's No. 1 overall seed and a first-round bye. Here's a look at who they could play in the divisional round.