49ers Edge Seahawks 32-29 to Remain Undefeated

San Francisco maintained its unbeaten start to the 2026 NFL season with a 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Week 5. The 49ers secured the divisional win with a 44-yard field goal from Eddy Pineiro with 1:56 remaining, handing the defending Super Bowl champions their second defeat of the season and first loss at home.

The victory lifted San Francisco to 5-0, while Seattle fell to 3-2 after losing two of its last three games. According to USA Today, the 49ers overcame four turnovers forced by their defense and a series of absences to preserve their undefeated record.

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold completed 18 of 29 passes for 195 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, both intercepted by 49ers cornerback Renardo Green, according to the game reports. Darnold also absorbed five sacks, a season high, as San Francisco repeatedly disrupted the Seahawks' passing attack.

Darnold's touchdown came on a 16-yard scoring connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, giving Seattle a 23-21 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. On the final drive, Darnold connected with Smith-Njigba for 35 yards, but three consecutive incompletions left Seattle facing fourth-and-10. Cooper Kupp finished a reception one yard short of the first-down marker, ending the drive.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed 19 of 29 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Although Seattle recorded three sacks against him and Nehemiah Pritchett intercepted one of his passes, Purdy helped the 49ers remain in contention late in the game.

Mike Evans led San Francisco's receiving production with seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Brandin Cooks caught Purdy's second touchdown pass, putting the 49ers ahead 29-26 with 11:02 remaining in the fourth quarter. Running back Christian McCaffrey contributed 68 yards and a score on 11 touches.

Evans also discussed an exchange with Seattle cornerback Trevon Diggs during the game. The two players traded words following a play, drawing attention after footage circulated on social media.

"I didn't know it was him," Evans told reporters after the game. "I was like 'who are you?' Then I made sure."

San Francisco's defense made several decisive plays despite allowing 29 points. Rookie defensive tackle Gracen Holden recorded three tackles, including two for loss, one sack, and a forced fumble that he recovered for a touchdown. Fred Warner led the team with 10 tackles.

The contest also featured a second-quarter confrontation involving 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw and Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. After Greenlaw received a 15-yard penalty for a late hit on Darnold near Seattle's sideline, he headbutted Jones, who was not wearing a helmet. Officials ejected Greenlaw.

San Francisco also lost wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. to a hamstring injury late in the third quarter. Samuel left the field after carrying the ball on a first-and-10 play and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. The 49ers entered the matchup without several other players, including Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Tatum Bethune, James Thompson Jr., Marques Sigle, Enrique Cruz Jr. and Kurtis Rourke.

The 49ers are scheduled to host the Washington Commanders, who entered Week 5 with a 1-3-1 record, on October 19 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The nationally televised Week 6 game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET.