But Wilson’s powers — his ineffable ability to put an entire team, no matter how talent-depleted, on his back — was nearly too strong; the 49ers few miscues too untimely.
The 49ers thought they had forced a fumble and that Jimmie Ward had taken it 100 yards to the opposite end zone, where 49ers general manager John Lynch — who ran onto the field from the sidelines — met him.
The victory means that San Francisco is NFC West champions for the first time in six years and will have to play only two postseason games — both at home — to reach the Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 26-21 win at Seattle thanks to a clutch tackle and an ever-productive offense en route to the NFC's No.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw's game-saving tackle near the 49ers' goal line will live on in franchise lore and teammates celebrated it after Sunday night's 26-21 win at Seattle.
Despite the return of Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch, San Francisco 49ers win 26-21 and capture NFC West title.
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