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NFC West Recap: Seahawks, Rams go opposite ways to .500

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t play in Week 8 and still sit at 6-1 atop the NFC West. While they are on bye, the best thing could have happened: The Seahawks got embarrassed at home, dropping a game to the…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:30 PM
NFC West Recap: Seahawks, Rams go opposite ways to .500
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Seahawks fell 34-17 to Chicago and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Chargers 24-9, leaving both at 4-4.
  • The first-place San Francisco 49ers remained on bye at 6-1 after acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from Indianapolis.
  • The Arizona Cardinals rallied behind relief quarterback Gardner Minshew to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams both moved to 4-4 records following contrasting results in Week 8. Seattle suffered a 34-17 home defeat against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, while the Rams secured a 24-9 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The first-place San Francisco 49ers spent the week on bye at 6-1 and acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.

Elsewhere in the division, the Arizona Cardinals improved to 3-5 after backup quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett to spark a 33-30 overtime comeback win against the Dallas Cowboys. Looking ahead to Week 9, the 49ers host the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle hosts Arizona in a divisional clash, and the Rams travel to face the Washington Commanders.

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