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'Walking Aura' Mike Evans proving to be everything 49ers were hoping for and more

In their 32-29 win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers got the best version of wide receiver Mike Evans -- a version some weren't sure they'd see when the team signed him to a three-year contract over the offseason.

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Key 49ers stats and notes from 32-29 Week 5 win over Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-0 after a 32-29 Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Dre Greenlaw News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers react to Dre Greenlaw's ejection after Seahawks sideline altercation

As expected, tensions flared between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. These NFC West rivals have no love lost, and a sideline altercation left the 49ers without one of their most impactful defensive players.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

49ers' Brock Purdy continues to prove doubters wrong with latest multi-TD game

Dealing with doubters throughout his whole career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to prove himself as a worthy franchise leader.

49ers capitalize on four turnovers to down Seahawks, remain undefeated

Niners LB Dre Greenlaw ejected against Seahawks

NFL Week 5 winners, losers: Drake Maye continues surge, NFC East takes more hits

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Seahawks Couldn't Capitalize After Dre Greenlaw's Ejection Left the 49ers Shorthanded

The Seattle Seahawks had a chance to seize control of Sunday’s NFC West showdown when San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter, and they still couldn’t close it out, falling 32-29 to the 49ers at Lumen Field.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares post-game injury updates after win over Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks, offering several injury updates after the Week 5 matchup.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Stock Up, Stock Down for the 49ers after Sunday's Win Over the Seahawks

Coming into Week 5, the San Francisco 49ers were undefeated, but some likely wondered if they were really that excellent a team. On Sunday, they had the chance to prove that they are for real when they visited Lumen Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 11

7 Winners and 2 Losers from the San Francisco 49ers thrilling 32-29 NFC West win over the Seattle Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers held off the Seattle Seahawks to stay unbeaten and tighten their grip on the NFC West. Plenty of players stepped up, and two had days to forget.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 11

49ers capitalize on four turnovers to down Seahawks, remain undefeated

Eddy Pineiro kicked a tiebreaking 44-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to give the San Francisco 49ers a 32-29 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in an NFC West showdown.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 11

7 Biggest Takeaways From 49ers' Week 5 Win Over Seahawks

What a statement. The San Francisco 49ers went into Lumen Field to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29. There were a lot of highs and lows for both teams in this contest.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

Recap: Big defensive plays, Mike Evans magic lead 49ers to wild 32-29 win over Seahawks

The latest edition of the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks rivalry was filled with improbable big plays, unpredictable twists and turns, even a sideline fracas with an ejection.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Watch Brandin Cooks’ bonkers highlight catch for first TD as a 49er

The San Francisco 49ers have a long list of injuries on the roster. As a result, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks was one of Brock Purdy’s targets in the end zone, as he hauled in a touchdown in the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Deebo Samuel News / Field Level Media / October 11

49ers WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) won't return vs. Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel suffered an apparent left hamstring injury with five minutes left in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

The 49ers Have Lost Yet Another Key Player to an Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have seen their roster become depleted due to injuries this season, and it is a horror movie their fans have seen many times before.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers vs. Seahawks injury updates: Latest news from the Week 5 matchup

The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 5 matchup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers.

Dre Greenlaw News / Field Level Media / October 11

Niners LB Dre Greenlaw ejected against Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected with 6:04 left in the first half on Sunday at Seattle after head-butting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during a skirmish on the sideline.

Brock Purdy News / Viral Sports News / October 11

49ers’ Brock Purdy Gets Historic News Before Seahawks Game

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy has established himself as one of the most efficient and productive players in the league through the opening weeks of the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Kyle Shanahan Says 49ers DC Raheem Morris Has Made One Change to the Team’s Defense

Ever since Kyle Shanahan took over as the San Francisco 49ers’ head coach in 2017, defense has been a trademark of the team. Whenever it has played well, and especially whenever it has been a Super Bowl contender, its defense has led the way.

San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Former NFL Player Defends Brock Purdy Against Criticism by Claiming Tom Brady & Peyton Manning Were System QBs

In the NFL, no quarterback wants to be dubbed a “system QB”: someone who relies heavily on specific offensive schemes and surrounding talent. But San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy, who was drafted 262nd and was the final pick in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has been stuck with a bad rep of being “Mr.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10