Did you see the Sunday showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers? It unfolded as a classic gridiron duel.
San Francisco pulled off a 32-29 victory, marking the 49ers’ third 5-0 start under Kyle Shanahan. Seattle slipped to 3-2.
The contest turned gritty, featuring seven turnovers, 520 total yards and eight sacks, while both squads managed just 7-of-24 on third down.
Eddy Pineiro slotted a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 left, providing the margin, even as Seattle kept the pressure on.
Midfield, Seattle saw All‑Pro Jaxon Smith‑Njigba drop a third‑down pass at the 25‑yard line with 54 seconds remaining. That set up fourth‑and‑10, and Cooper Kupp hauled in a sideline catch, diving toward the marker. Officials ruled he fell short, and the replay upheld the call.
The 49ers turned four Seattle giveaways into 21 points, including short 18‑ and 11‑yard drives and Gracen Halton’s recovery of George Holani’s fumble in the end zone. In my view, their opportunistic defense made the difference, though Pineiro missed a second‑half attempt after Renardo Green’s second interception of Sam Darnold.
Seattle converted three 49ers turnovers into 14 points, capitalizing on 24‑ and 23‑yard returns.
Overall, San Francisco outgained Seattle 269‑251. Brock Purdy completed 19 of 29 passes for 189 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Mike Evans shone with seven receptions for 113 yards and a score.
Christian McCaffrey added 11 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown, plus three catches for 15 yards.
Sam Darnold went 18‑of‑29 for 195 yards, delivering a touchdown but also two picks. Jaxon Smith‑Njigba hauled in five balls for 102 yards and a score. Emanuel Wilson logged 20 rushes for 61 yards and a touchdown, though he lost a fumble.
Can the Seahawks rebound next week and keep their playoff hopes alive?