San Francisco 49ers: Rivalry Battle in Seattle, Niners Sweep Up

Before the game on Christmas Eve, Patrick Willis stood in a circle of playoff-bound 49ers and motivated his men with some violent but timely words: “Real men don’t throw punches while backing up; real men throw haymakers while moving forward!”

In an attempt to remind his team that they must continue moving aggressively onward, Willis—who sat out again in Seattle — still managed to lead his team with his words.

The 49ers' rivalry with the Seahawks was clear on Saturday night. It was a hard-fought game, filled with detest and rough play. The Niners would ult...

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