PHOTOS: Eye On The Hawks - Behind The Scenes From The Week 18 Win vs. The 49ers
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' regular season finale at the 49ers where the team won the NFC West and clinched the conference's top seed.


Seahawks safety Julian Love walks from the team buses to the charter flight for the trip to the Bay Area.

On game day, the Seahawks woke to sunny skies at their team hotel and spent time together waiting for the late kickoff time.

In another area of the team hotel, Jalen Sundell plays chess with teammate Bryce Cabeldue as they wait for the night game against the 49ers.

At Levi's Stadium, Derick Hall pauses to sign autographs for the 12s during the early warmup period.

12s made themselves visible and known in the stands at Levi's Stadium.

Quarterback Sam Darnold in the locker room before the game.

On the other end of the locker room, the defensive line waits to leave for kickoff.

Defensive tackle Leonard Williams gets focused.

The Seahawks join hands in prayer before leaving the locker room.

Seahawks veteran leader Jarran Reed gives an impassioned speech to the team before the game.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp greets players as they leave the locker room and head to the field for kickoff.

Quarterback Sam Darnold greets receiver Cooper Kupp in the tunnel before taking the field.

Jarran Reed leads the Seahawks out of the tunnel for pregame warmups.

Seahawks game captains Eric Saubert, Zach Charbonnet, Leonard Williams and Jake Bobo attend the coin toss at midfield.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet leaps into the end zone for a touchdown.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signals after a first down.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen tosses 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings out-of-bounds.

Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori celebrates after stopping 49ers tight end George Kittle.

During halftime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and members of the offense listen to instructions.

At the other end of the locker room, the defense rests before meeting with their coaches.

Defensive coordinator Aden Durde talks to players during halftime.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas puts a punishing hit on 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.

Seattle's Jarran Reed celebrates a sack with teammates Boye Mafe, Derick Hall, as Drake Thomas looks on.

Running back Kenneth Walker III signals a first down and celebrates with teammates Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo after a 19-yard gain on third-and-17.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas intercepts a pass bobbled by the 49ers Christian McCaffrey.

Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas cradles the football after his key interception in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III jumps through a hole.

Seattle's Derick Hall and Leonard Williams put a punishing hit on 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy late in the game.

Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu hugs an assistant coach as the clock runs out on their 13-3 win over the 49ers.

Seattle's Leonard Williams celebrates at the end of the game.

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori celebrates the win.

Linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates as he heads to the locker room.

Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba dances in the locker room after the win.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams shows off his NFC West Champions hat.

The Seahawks dance and celebrate after winning the NFC West and clinching the number one seed in the NFC.

Derick Hall, Nick Emmanwori and teammates celebrate in the locker room.

Head coach Mike Macdonald talks to his team after they won the NFC West with a Week 18 win over the 49ers on the road.

Receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed celebrate with victory cigars.

Seahawks defensive backs pose for a group photo in the locker room after clinching the NFC West title.

The Seahawks did not return to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center until after midnight but were greeted by a large group of 12s who braved the rain and cold to welcome them home.











