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NFC West Recap: 49ers continue to distance themselves; Rams and Seahawks lose

The San Francisco 49ers had another good week of football. Sure, their 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders unnecessarily came down to the wire, but they still won. The best part is, everyone else lost! AGAIN! The 49ers have beaten…

By Patrick Holloway · Niners Nation

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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The 49ers expanded their NFC West lead to three games following losses by the Seahawks and Rams.
San Francisco improved to 6-0 on the season with a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Seattle Seahawks lost 17-14 to the Denver Broncos, dropping to a 3-3 record.

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The San Francisco 49ers improved to 6-0 to extend their NFC West lead after a 23-17 win against the Washington Commanders. The victory, combined with division losses for the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, widened San Francisco's division advantage to three games over second-place Seattle.

The Seahawks fell 17-14 to the Denver Broncos, while the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Rams 18-16 with six field goals. Patrick Holloway notes that the last-place Rams suffered major setbacks, with wide receiver Davante Adams out six to ten weeks and kicker Blake Grupe placed on injured reserve.

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