Auburn, WA, resident and 49ers fan Jessie Leota proudly sports his favored team's cap in the hours before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Seattle 49ers' fan Carlos Alegria, in white, reaches out for an autograph during warm up before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Michael Crabtree, right, of the San Francisco 49ers, glances at the scoreboard after a touchdown for the Seahawks during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, looks on in disappointment after a score by the Seahawks during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Marshawn Lynch, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, pushes through 49er defense during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Michael Crabtree, right, of the San Francisco 49ers, tumbles over Seahawk Bobby Wagner, left, during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Colin Kaepernick, center, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, looks for a teammate to pass to during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Anthony McCoy, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, makes a touchdown catch during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Anthony McCoy, of the Seattle Seahawks, rejoices after making a touchdown catch during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks led 28-6 at the half. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Seahawks fans - soaked in rain - cheer for their team during the second half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Seahawks' running back Robert Turbin, left, congratulates his teammate Doug Baldwin, center, for a touchdown during the second half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Seattle-local singer songwriter Allen Stone performs the national anthem before the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Seattle Seahawks' running back Marshawn Lynch, center, skirts and passes the 49ers' defensive line on his way toward the endzone during the first half of a game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. By JORDAN STEAD/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
