49ers miss chance to separate in jumbled NFC playoff race

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in the end zone for a safety to tie the game during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, right, reaches for an incomplete pass as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) and cornerback Sidney Jones, center, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-23. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, right, runs ahead of Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and defensive back Ryan Neal (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

San Francisco 49ers Kyle Shanahan, left, stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)