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How to Watch Seahawks vs. 49ers: 2025 NFL Season Opener – Week 1

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The 2025 NFL season begins with a fierce NFC West rivalry as the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. With Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey aiming to spark a 49ers rebound after a disappointing 6-11 campaign, Seattle counters with new quarterback Sam Darnold looking to deliver a playoff run. Oddsmakers give San Francisco a slight edge (-1.5 via FanDuel), but this divisional showdown is always unpredictable.

📺 TV Broadcast

  • Channel: FOX (regional Sunday afternoon game).

  • Local Affiliates: Seattle – KCPQ FOX 13; Bay Area – KTVU FOX 2.

  • Other Markets: Visit 506sports.com to confirm coverage in your area. Out-of-market fans may need streaming or NFL Sunday Ticket.

  • Announcers (Projected): Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews/Pam Oliver (sideline).

  • Access: Cable, satellite (DirecTV, Dish), or over-the-air antenna.

  • 💻 Streaming Options

    • YouTube TV – $72.99/month, includes FOX, DVR, multi-device support.

  • FuboTV – $79.99/month, carries FOX in 4K with DVR and free trial.

  • NFL+ – $6.99/month for live local/primetime games on mobile; Premium $14.99 adds replays and all-22.

  • NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) – $349/season ($389 with RedZone), for out-of-market viewers.

  • International – NFL Game Pass International via DAZN (~$14.99/week or ~$99/season, varies by country).

  • Tip: VPN services like ExpressVPN may help abroad fans access games, but check local rules.

  • 🎙️ Radio Broadcast

    • Seahawks Radio Network: Seattle Sports 710 AM / KIRO 97.3 FM. Announcers: Steve Raible, Dave Wyman, Jen Mueller. Streaming on Seahawks app/website.

  • 49ers Radio Network: KNBR 680 AM / 104.5 FM, KSAN 107.7 FM. Announcers: Greg Papa, Tim Ryan. Streaming on 49ers app/website.

  • National: SiriusXM NFL Radio Ch. 88; team-specific channels Seahawks 83 / 49ers 382.

  • Spanish: Free on 49ers.com/esp (and via 49ers app).

  • 📲 Additional Coverage

    • Pre-Game: FOX NFL Sunday (12 ET) and ESPN’s NFL Countdown (11 ET). Team apps offer live blogs, stats.

  • Post-Game: NFL+ Premium and DAZN provide full replays; RedZone recaps highlights.

  • Tickets: Starting ~$150 on Ticketmaster or SeatGeek. Lumen Field capacity: 68,740; gates open 2 hours pre-kickoff.

  • Fantasy/Betting: DraftKings/FanDuel props available (e.g., Purdy passing yards, McCaffrey rushing totals). Early line: 49ers -1.5, O/U 43.5.

  • 🏈 Game Details

    • Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

  • Kickoff: 1:05 p.m. PT (4:05 p.m. ET)

  • Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

  • Weather: Around 65–70°F with possible rain; retractable roof expected open.

  • Raiders Reunite with a Former Starter to Fortify the Offensive Line
    Las Vegas, NV   The Las Vegas Raiders have brought back a familiar face in a move that screams both urgency and savvy: versatile offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor is returning to the Silver & Black on a one-year deal (terms not disclosed), reuniting with the franchise where he logged some of the best football of his career and immediately fortifying a position group that has been stretched thin. Eluemunor, 31, started for the Raiders from 2021–2023, showing rare position flexibility across right tackle and guard while anchoring pass protection against premier edge rushers. His technique, anchor, and ability to handle long-arm power made him a steadying force during multiple playoff pushes. After departing Vegas, Eluemunor spent time elsewhere refining his craft, but a confluence of roster needs and scheme familiarity has set the stage for a timely homecoming. For the Raiders—fighting to keep pace in a rugged AFC—this is about stability and fit. Injuries and week-to-week availability on the right side of the line have forced constant shuffling; protection packages have leaned heavily on chips and condensed splits to survive obvious passing downs. Eluemunor’s return allows the staff to plug him at RT or slide him inside at RG, restoring balance to protections and widening the run-game menu (duo, inside zone, and the toss/ pin-pull that Vegas fans love when the edge is sealed). “Jermaine knows who we are and how we want to play,” a team source said. “He brings ballast. Assignment sound, physical, and smart—he raises the floor for the entire unit.” Beyond the X’s and O’s, there’s an unmistakable emotional charge to this reunion. Eluemunor was a locker-room favorite in his previous stint—professional, detail-driven, and accountable. The belief internally is that his presence stabilizes communication on the right side (IDs, slides, and pass-off rules vs. games and simulated pressures), which in turn unlocks more vertical concepts and keeps the quarterback cleaner late in games. On social media, Raider Nation lit up the timeline with a simple refrain: “Welcome back, Jem.” Many fans called the deal the exact kind of “rival-poach, ready-to-play” move a contender makes in October: low friction, high impact, zero learning curve. What it means on the field (immediately): Pass pro: Fewer emergency chips, more five-out releases—OC can re-open deeper intermediate shots without living in max-protect. Run game: Better edge control on toss/duo; more confidence running to the right on money downs. Depth & versatility: One injury doesn’t force a cascade of position changes; Eluemunor can cover two spots with starting-level competency. The timetable? Swift. Because Eluemunor already speaks the language—terminology, splits, cadence rules—he could suit up as early as this weekend if the medicals/check-ins continue to trend positive. The message is clear: the Raiders aren’t waiting around for the line to gel—they’re engineering it. If Jermaine Eluemunor plays to his Raider résumé, this reunion could be the precise mid-season jolt that steadies the offense and keeps the Silver & Black firmly in the postseason race. Raider Nation, the question writes itself: Plug-and-play stopgap—or the catalyst that reclaims the right side