The 49ers have cruised through the first month of the season as the perceived best team in the NFL. But that status is about to be put to the test in an early NFC West battle royale between the Niners…
The undefeated San Francisco 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks in an early NFC West divisional clash. San Francisco enters the matchup 4-0 behind quarterback Brock Purdy, who boasts 11 touchdown passes, one interception, and zero sacks this season. However, Seattle dominated both meetings late last season, including a 41-6 win over the 49ers in the 2025 divisional playoffs while holding San Francisco to nine combined points across those two contests.
Seattle's defensive front poses a challenge as the NFL leader in pass-rush win rate, with analysts highlighting Mike Macdonald's defensive scheme against Kyle Shanahan's protections. Offensively, the Seahawks plan to utilize an effective screen game led by coordinator Brian Fleury to support quarterback Sam Darnold against San Francisco's pass defense.
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