49ers fans, players gearing up for major rivalry game against Seahawks airing on ABC7

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) — The 49ers players and fans are gearing up for one of the biggest rivalry games of the season. This weekend at Levi’s Stadium, the Niners will face off against the Seattle Seahawks in a matchup that carries significant stakes, airing here on ABC7.

Quarterback Brock Purdy expressed the team’s determination ahead of the game, saying, “We’re really grateful to be in this opportunity and situation. But we can talk all we want. We have to go do it at the end of the day. We’re excited, and we’re going to do everything we can.”

The importance of this regular-season showdown cannot be overstated. On the line are the NFC West Division crown, the top seed in the conference, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Standing in the way of the 49ers is none other than their longtime rival, the Seattle Seahawks.

This rivalry runs deep, fueled by years of intense and memorable games. Fans and players alike feel the tension. Jocelin Rexford, who traveled all the way from Arizona, shared, “Wednesday I was like, ‘You guys want to go to the game?’ And here we are.”

Tight End George Kittle added, “I love their hatred for us and hopefully the Faithful will bring it this weekend for them.”

Even the day before the big game, the 49ers Faithful were already in full support mode. The 49ers Team Store was bustling with fans picking up all the essentials for game day.

A matchup of this magnitude calls for special game day attire. For this rivalry game, the 49ers will be donning an all-black uniform, and fans are encouraged to wear black as well to show their solidarity.

Saturday will mark the debut of these rivalry-inspired uniforms, designed with the Faithful in mind. Prominent players including George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy, and more were proudly sporting the gear at the team shop.

“They look awesome, man,” said 49ers fan Faleiva Seti. “So crazy, like the black knights or Batman. We’re just ready to demolish everybody.”

The sentiment is clear: when you look good, you feel good. And 49ers fans are hoping that confidence translates onto the field, especially with so much at stake this weekend at Levi’s Stadium.
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