The 49ers are set to play in one of their biggest regular-season games in years Sunday.
When they face the Seahawks in Seattle on NBC's "Sunday Night Football," the NFC West title will be on the line for both teams.
For the 49ers, though, much more is at stake. If they can beat their archrivals, they will secure the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC and a first-round bye.
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For a team dealing with so many injuries, that week of rest is important.
But the 49ers have to beat a tough opponent in a hostile CenturyLink Field, a place they haven't won since 2011.
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Before the action begins in Seattle, tune in to 49ers Pregame Live at 4 p.m. on NBC Sports Bay Area. Immediately after the game ends, tune back to NBC Sports Bay Area for 49ers Postgame Live.
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Here's how to watch the titanic 49ers-Seahawks game:
When: Sunday, Dec. 29, at 5:20 p.m. PT
TV channel: NBC
Live stream: NBCSports.com
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