Reeling Seahawks have to regroup to keep playoff hopes alive

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, middle, runs against Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs, bottom, and linebacker Cody Barton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, right, runs from Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, right, runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)