The 49ers lost badly to the Seattle Seahawks this past Saturday. While the 41-6 spanking in the Emerald City was humbling enough, questions abound about the direction of the franchise. Let's take a look at their previous blowout losses in the playoffs and how the 49ers dealt with each humiliating loss. 1986 Divisional: 49-3 @ New York The 49ers never stood a chance. Early in the second quarter, New York running back Joe Morris dashed up the middle of San Francisco's defense

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