49ers vs. Seahawks: Ranking top 10 moments in NFC West rivalry

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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball against nose tackle Glenn Dorsey #90 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

No. 9: Marshawn Lynch fumbles at goal line

With a win against the Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship game the 49ers would advance to the Super Bowl. Ultimately, that was not meant to be, but this game provided many memories.

Seattle was leading 20-17 with 8:28 left on the clock and they opted to go for it on 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line and running back Marshawn Lynch fumbled the ball.

This fumble was as much of an uncharacteristic event for the Seahawks as much as it was for Lynch. Both were extremely talented and disciplined, especially at the goal line. Nevertheless, the 49ers came up with the football.

The joy of the turnover would be shortlived, as quarterback Colin Kaepernick handed the ball back to the Seahawks on the ensuing drive with an ill-advised pass.

In hindsight, that pass is not the only bad one in the history of this series.