SANTA CLARA – The last time the 49ers looked this dominant, they failed to maintain their momentum.
After Week 5, after a stunning win over the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers were undefeated and appeared invincible. Three weeks later, they were 5-3 and needed a week off to recalibrate.
Now San Francisco is on a four-game winning streak, including a 42-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
What awaits you is a crucial NFC West game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
“I think that’s the hardest thing about this league,” 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said. “You go through such big emotions. Last week when I beat Philly and two days later you have to completely settle and focus on the next game.
“We pretty much know what happened the last time we beat an NFC East team. And of course we are aware of that.”
The 49ers (9-3) face the Seahawks (6-6) for the second time in three weeks.
On Thanksgiving, the 49ers pulled away in the second half to win 31-13. It was the first time in franchise history that the 49ers won games in Seattle in two consecutive seasons.
“They’re going to get some guys back that weren’t healthy last time,” Warner said, mostly referring to Seattle running back Kenneth Walker.
“We have to make sure we are fit and focused. Philly is done and over. From now on we won’t talk about Philly anymore. And we’re in Seattle.”
Additionally, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith was suffering from a triceps injury when the teams met in Week 12. The Seahawks played back-to-back games on Thursdays, so they come to town with three additional days of rest.
“Overall, it’s like any other game,” 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw said. “With any team, with a former rival or with a former opponent, you always want to play your best game. There are teams like that. When we play Seattle, it’s going to be a physical game.”
The 49ers have rattled off four straight wins over the Seahawks, including a 41-23 win in the first round of last season’s NFC playoffs.
After an emotional win in Philadelphia, the 49ers’ next goal is to stay in the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which includes home-field advantage in the postseason and a first-round bye.
“When you’re a really good team, these are the weeks where you can’t fall into the trap of feeling good and coming out and going a step further,” 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said. “If we can do that, we will be exactly what we need to be.”
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