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NFL · Week 1 · September 7, 2025 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2025 Week 1 Recap

49ers defeat Seahawks 17–13 in Week 1

Brock Purdy led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 17–13 Week 1 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 17 1–0 Winner
Final 17–13
Seattle Seahawks 13 0–1
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
17–13
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Brock Purdy
FantasyHQ MVP
Brock Purdy
Game date
September 7, 2025

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Brock Purdy
    Brock Purdy 26/42 · 284 YDS · 2 TD +17.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ricky Pearsall
    Ricky Pearsall 4 REC · 108 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian McCaffrey
    Christian McCaffrey 9 REC · 73 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Sam Darnold
    Sam Darnold 1 CAR · 9 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba 9 REC · 124 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Elijah Arroyo
    Elijah Arroyo 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 17–13 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Brock Purdy
Top passer
Brock Purdy
Biggest EPA play
(12:17) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones […
Game date
2025-09-07

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 17–13 on 2025-09-07, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 10–7 halftime lead. Brock Purdy posted a game-high +17.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
San Francisco 49ers70160017
Seattle Seahawks01030013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 3:47TD
    George Kittle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    6-0

    (3:47) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 3:43XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:41TD
    Zach Charbonnet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    7-6

    (13:41) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 26-Z.Charbonnet left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:38XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:07FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 30
    Score
    7-10

    (:07) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 9:45FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    10-10

    (9:45) 4-J.Moody 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:28FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 19
    Score
    10-13

    (3:28) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 1:44TD
    Jake Tonges

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    16-13

    (1:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 88-J.Tonges for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-D.Hall].

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 1:34TD
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+7

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    17-13

    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brock PurdyBrock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +17.26 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Ricky PearsallRicky Pearsall · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  3. 3Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  4. 4George KittleGeorge Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Jake TongesJake Tonges · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Luke FarrellLuke Farrell · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
  7. 7Kyle JuszczykKyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  8. 8Sam DarnoldSam Darnold · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Brock Purdy

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Brock Purdy — SF · Passing

Brock Purdy posted the highest total EPA (+17.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Brock Purdy's top snap (-5.10 EPA): (12:17) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones [58-D.Hall] at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to SEA 29 for 7 yards (23-C.McCaffrey; 44-K.Juszczyk).

Quarterback report card

Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Brock PurdyBrock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.26 total EPA
  • Sam DarnoldSam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.012-0.082
Offensive success rate49.4%52.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.411-0.225
Rush EPA/play-0.249-0.130
Defensive EPA/play+0.082-0.012
Defensive success rate47.8%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.08 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -5.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +1.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • George KittleSan Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass) (Q1 3:47)
  • Zach CharbonnetSeattle Seahawks — Zach Charbonnet (Q2 13:41)
  • Jake TongesSan Francisco 49ers — Jake Tonges (Brock Purdy pass) (Q4 1:44)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 0:07)
  • Jaylen MoodySan Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q4 9:45)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 3:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 3:43) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 26-Z.Charbonnet left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 13:38) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 16–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) 4-J.Moody 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 88-J.Tonges for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-D.Hall].; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:34) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at SF 16 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa), touched at SF 13, RECOVERED by SF-97-N.Bosa at SF 16. PENALTY on SF-2-D.Lenoir, Unsportsmanlike C [WPA -53.7% · EPA -4.61]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at SF 14 for 40 yards (0-R.Green). [WPA +30.0% · EPA +3.10]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left to 1-R.Pearsall ran ob at SEA 22 for 45 yards (8-C.Bryant). [WPA +25.4% · EPA +3.14]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (20-J.Love), Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead, RECOVERED by SEA-0-D.Lawrence at SEA 23. 0-D.Lawrence to SEA 31 for 8 yards (68-C.McKivitz). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -4.35]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones [58-D.Hall] at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to SEA 29 for 7 yards (23-C.McCaffrey; 44-K.Juszczyk). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.10]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones [58-D.Hall] at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to SEA 29 for 7 yards (23-C.McCaffrey; 44-K.Juszczyk). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.10]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at SF 16 for -7 yards (97-N.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-N.Bosa), touched at SF 13, RECOVERED by SF-97-N.Bosa at SF 16. PENALTY on SF-2-D.Lenoir, Unsportsmanlike C [WPA -53.7% · EPA -4.61]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (20-J.Love), Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead, RECOVERED by SEA-0-D.Lawrence at SEA 23. 0-D.Lawrence to SEA 31 for 8 yards (68-C.McKivitz). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -4.35]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SF 43 for 2 yards (91-S.Okuayinonu). FUMBLES (91-S.Okuayinonu), RECOVERED by SF-36-M.Sigle at SF 34. [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.95]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 3:47 · SEA 5 · Score 6-0
    (3:47) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · SF 1 · Score 7-6
    (13:41) 74-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 26-Z.Charbonnet left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · SF 15 · Score 7-7
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · SF 30 · Score 7-10
    (:07) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:45 · SEA 14 · Score 10-10
    (9:45) 4-J.Moody 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · SF 19 · Score 10-13
    (3:28) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · SEA 4 · Score 16-13
    (1:44) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 88-J.Tonges for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-D.Hall].
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+7) — Q4 1:34 · SEA 15 · Score 17-13
    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-7-T.Morstead.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Brock Purdy (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2025-09-07?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-13 in Week 1, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 16, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q1 3:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (Q2 13:41) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Tonges (B. Purdy pass) (Q4 1:44) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q4 9:45, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 61.9% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.26 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 61.5% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.85 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.10 EPA): (12:17) 13-B.Purdy pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones [58-D.Hall] at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to SEA 29 for 7 yards (23-C.McCaffrey; 44-K.Juszczyk)..

Was San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. San Francisco 49ers won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Now 1-0 W

Seattle Seahawks

Now 0-1 L