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Gracen Halton shines brightest for the 49ers’ defense against the Seahawks

It might have been the highest-scoring defensive struggle in football history, but the San Francisco 49ers came out of Seattle with a 5-0 record. The 49ers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks to win 32-29. It was a true battle of field…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:01 PM
Gracen Halton shines brightest for the 49ers’ defense against the Seahawks
Key Things to Know
  • Andrew Pasquini named rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton the top star for the San Francisco 49ers against Seattle.
  • The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 to improve to 5-0.
  • Gracen Halton recorded his first career sack and scored a defensive touchdown after forcing an end-zone fumble.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Niners Nation named rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton the top star in the San Francisco 49ers' 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Halton recorded his first career sack on quarterback Sam Darnold before forcing and recovering a fumble for a touchdown in the end zone with seconds remaining in the first half. The win pushed San Francisco to a 5-0 record on the season.

Cornerback Renardo Green and wide receiver Mike Evans were named the second and third stars, respectively. Green intercepted Darnold twice, setting a single-season career high, while Evans caught seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown despite dealing with fractured ribs.

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