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NFC West power rankings: Seattle Seahawks have a new reality to deal with

After a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks are no longer the top team in the NFC West for the first time this season.

By Ernesto Cova · 12th Man Rising

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Writer Ernesto Cova ranks the Seattle Seahawks second in the NFC West following their Week 5 loss.
The undefeated San Francisco 49ers took the top spot in the division power rankings with a 5-0 record.
The Los Angeles Rams sit third at 2-2, while the Arizona Cardinals rank fourth with a 1-4 record.

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12th Man Rising's Ernesto Cova published updated NFC West power rankings following Week 5, dropping the Seattle Seahawks to second place. Cova argues that the Seahawks lost their division top spot following a defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, leaving Seattle with a 3-2 record under head coach Mike Macdonald.

The undefeated 5-0 San Francisco 49ers claimed the top ranking, while the 2-2 Los Angeles Rams ranked third and the 1-4 Arizona Cardinals placed fourth. Cova notes that while Seattle maintains a tough defense, erratic play and execution issues currently hold them back.

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