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Kyle Shanahan Details Why the No. 1 Seed Is So Valuable

Shanahan stressed the importance of the No. 1 seed, pointing to rest and home-field edge. “It’s easier to rest guys,” he said, noting the Super Bowl goal. “It’s easier to win three games than four.” Shanahan added that crowd noise “truly affects the game.” The winner of next week’s Seahawks–49ers matchup will secure the NFC’s top seed and shape the playoff picture.