Seahawks trace roots of resurgence to 2024 win over 49ers at Levi’s Stadium

SAN JOSE — The Seattle Seahawks are awash in good vibes in the South Bay, and not just because they convincingly thumped the 49ers, their division rivals, in Week 18 and again in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Although some of the key figures remember it differently, it’s clear that a 20-17 win over the 49ers in Week 11 of the 2024 season helped propel Seattle to the top of the NFC and an opportunity to win its second Super Bowl championship.

Seattle (16-3) faces the New England Patriots (17-3) Sunday (3:30 p.m....