The San Francisco 49ers took a big step in defending their NFC West title by holding serve and defeating the Seattle Seahawks by a final score 13-6.

The 49ers had a +4.1 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 0.9 more yards per play and recording five additional first downs. The 49ers had a +8 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Frank Gore carried 16 times for 131 yards, averaging 8.2 yards per carry.

Alex Smith was 14-for-23 for 140 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Marshawn Lynch, similar to Gore for the 49ers, carried the Seahawks' offense with 19 carries for 103 yards.

Russell Wilson went 9-for-23 for 122 yards and an interception.

The two teams combined for just 23 completions, barely above the NFL average of 21.9 completions per team, per game.