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49ers Edge Seahawks 32-29 to Remain Undefeated
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Core Event
On October 11, 2026, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 at Lumen Field, improving to 5-0 and extending their lead in the NFC West. The 49ers’ defense generated four takeaways and five sacks, while the offense rallied in the fourth quarter with a 12-play, 74-yard touchdown drive. Brock Purdy finished with 189 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception; Mike Evans caught seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown, and also secured the two-point conversion that gave San Francisco a three-point edge.
Background & Context
The rivalry dates back to a 41-6 playoff loss for the 49ers in the 2025 divisional round. Entering Week 5, the 49ers were 4-0 after adding veteran wideout Mike Evans. Seattle, at 3-2, was seeking its first win after a loss to Washington that exposed turnover problems.
Data & Statistics
- Score: 49ers 32, Seahawks 29.
- Takeaways: Four forced turnovers (two interceptions by Renardo Green, a fumble recovery by rookie Gracen Halton).
- Sacks: Five.
- Passing: Purdy 19-of-29 for 189 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT.
- Receiving: Evans 7-of-10 for 113 yards, 1 TD, plus a two-point conversion.
- Rushing: Christian McCaffrey 11 carries for 68 yards and a rushing TD.
- Special Teams: Eddy Piñeiro nailed a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 left to clinch the win.
- Turnover Impact: The 49ers scored 21 points off Seattle’s three turnovers.
Why It Matters
The win gave San Francisco a two-game cushion over its NFC West rivals and secured the division’s head-to-head tiebreaker. Maintaining an unbeaten record positions the 49ers as early favorites for the conference championship, especially as they have shown the ability to win close games without star pass rusher Nick Bosa, who remains on the injured list. For Seattle, the loss highlighted persistent ball-security issues—four turnovers that directly produced 21 points for the opposition.
Official Statements & Responses
The team credited rookie defensive end Gracen Halton for a key sack and defensive touchdown that shifted momentum before halftime (49ers official recap).
Verbatim Quotes
- “They did a really good job against us with out-physicaling us and getting to the ball fast and flying around and closing the windows in the pass game and stuff,” — Brock Purdy
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the spelling of the kicker’s name: NBC Sports and the 49ers’ site list “Eddy Piñeiro,” while some outlets (e.g., USAToday) use “Eddy Pineiro.” Both agree on the 44-yard field goal that sealed the win. No other substantive discrepancies appear in the reporting of the game’s key statistics.
