Seahawks' clutch plays, interception have them in close game with 49ers in 4th quarter

A key interception and a blocked field goal have the Seahawks staying in the game against the 49ers at Lumen Field.

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) makes a kick during the first half against Seattle Seahawks | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Thanks to some clutch plays by their defense and special teams and a couple of fortunate breaks, the Seattle Seahawks are tied in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers. It's 10-10 in the NFC West showdown at Lumen Field after some wild turns of events in its favor.

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The Niners appeared ready to take the lead late in the first half, but kicker Jake Moody's chip-shot, 27-yard field goal carmoned off the left upright. Taking advantage of the break, the Seahawks drove and got their 10-7 edge on Jason Myers' 48-yard field goal just before halftime.

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In a wild third quarter mostly dominated by the Niners, Seattle thwarted two drives with key plays.

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San Francisco drove inside Seattle's 40 when linebacker Ernest Jones IV made a leaping interception of Brock Purdy at the 25.

On the Niners' next possession they lined up to tie the score, but Julian Love made a miraculous play to leap over a blocker and then a diving swat of Moody's 36-yard attempt. The Niners tied the score at 10-10, but only when settling for a field goal after receiver Ricky Pearsall appeared to drop a touchdown catch.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a catch during the first half against San Francisco 49ers | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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