We heard something along those lines from a few 49ers players after losing in the divisional round. Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and Hall of Famer Jerry Rice knows ball about as well as anybody, and he's picking the Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl next Sunday afternoon. Jerry Rice picks Seahawks in Super Bowl"I'm picking Seattle to win the game." Jerry Rice is going with the Seahawks to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl 🏆(via @RichEisenShow) pic.twitter.com/4zGl6ohufr — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 28, 2026Credit Rice for seeing past the rivalry and admitting that the Seahawks are on their way to the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. More Seahawks on SI storiesCooper Kupp disrespect led to incident between Seahawks, RamsSam Darnold must make history for Seahawks to win Super BowlUnsung hero shines for Seattle Seahawks in NFC Championship