49ers Take Halftime Lead Over Seahawks After Three Turnovers

The San Francisco 49ers led the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 at halftime on October 11, 2026, in Seattle after forcing three turnovers that produced two short touchdown drives and a defensive touchdown, according to Yahoo Sports. The 49ers defense created early opportunities by intercepting Sam Darnold, forcing a fumble, and recovering another fumble in the end zone. According to Yahoo Sports, San Francisco also recorded four sacks on Darnold during the first half.

San Francisco's first touchdown came after Renardo Green intercepted Darnold on third down while the pass was intended for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Yahoo Sports reported the 49ers converted the turnover into a four-play, 18-yard drive ending with Mike Evans scoring on a 2-yard reception.

The 49ers added another touchdown after Fred Warner forced a fumble by Seattle running back Emanuel Wilson and Malik Mustapha recovered. According to Yahoo Sports, Christian McCaffrey scored on the next play during the 11-yard drive.

Seattle's third turnover occurred when rookie Gracen Halton forced a fumble by George Holani and recovered the ball in the end zone with 13 seconds remaining in the half, according to Yahoo Sports. The play gave San Francisco its third touchdown of the period. The Seahawks scored after Jacob Cowing muffed a punt that Eric Saubert recovered. Yahoo Sports reported Wilson scored on a 2-yard run following the 24-yard drive, while Jason Myers added field goals from 49 and 50 yards.

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw will not continue the game for San Francisco after being ejected with 6:04 remaining in the second quarter. According to Yahoo Sports, Greenlaw chased Darnold out of bounds before headbutting helmetless Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the sideline. Yahoo Sports reported the game featured limited offensive production, with San Francisco outgaining Seattle 112-110 yards in the first half. The teams combined for seven punts, including five by the 49ers.

Brock Purdy completed 8 of 14 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown, while Evans caught three passes for 38 yards and a score, according to Yahoo Sports. McCaffrey recorded six carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. Darnold finished the half 8 of 14 passing for 79 yards with one interception, according to Yahoo Sports. Smith-Njigba had two receptions for 42 yards, while Wilson carried 11 times for 29 yards and one touchdown.