The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 with a fourth-quarter comeback Sunday, keeping their unbeaten season intact behind Mike Evans’ 113 receiving yards and a touchdown. San Francisco overcame a five-point deficit entering the final period at Lumen Field to improve to 5-0, while Seattle dropped to 3-2 in this Week 5 NFC West matchup.
49ers Respond After Seattle Takes Control
This was a game of changing momentum rather than a steady march toward victory. The teams finished the first quarter tied 7-7 before San Francisco created separation in the second. The 49ers outscored Seattle 14-6 in that period, taking a 21-13 advantage into halftime.
Seattle then flipped the game in the third quarter. The Seahawks scored 13 unanswered points while keeping San Francisco off the scoreboard, turning an eight-point halftime deficit into a 26-21 lead. For an unbeaten visiting team, the challenge was clear: find another offensive response before Seattle could finish the job.
San Francisco delivered in the fourth, outscoring the Seahawks 11-3 to secure the three-point victory in regulation. That eight-point advantage over the final quarter was enough to erase Seattle’s lead and preserve the 49ers’ perfect record. After a scoreless third period, San Francisco’s ability to recover was the defining development of the afternoon.
Turnovers also belong in the story: Sam Darnold threw two interceptions. The supplied summary does not establish when those turnovers occurred or whether San Francisco converted them into points, so they cannot be tied to a specific scoring drive. Likewise, the available data does not identify the game-winning possession, individual red-zone stops, fourth-down attempts or the exact sequence behind San Francisco’s 11 fourth-quarter points.
Key Performers
Mike Evans, San Francisco: 7 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD. Evans led the supplied receiving leaderboard and averaged 16.1 yards per catch. His seven receptions gave the 49ers a substantial contribution through the air, and his touchdown was part of an offense that finished with 32 points despite its scoreless third quarter.
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco: 11 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD. McCaffrey led the supplied rushing leaderboard, averaging approximately 6.2 yards per carry. He provided efficient production on a relatively modest workload and added a rushing touchdown alongside Evans’ receiving score.
Sam Darnold, Seattle: 18/29, 195 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. Darnold completed 62.1% of his passes, but his two interceptions accompanied Seattle’s narrow defeat. San Francisco’s quarterback line and Seattle’s individual rushing and receiving leaders were not included in the supplied statistics.
NerdSports Stat: San Francisco held a combined 25-9 scoring advantage in the second and fourth quarters, offsetting Seattle’s 13-0 third quarter and the teams’ even opening period.
What Comes Next
At 5-0, San Francisco continues to set a strong early pace in the NFC West race. Seattle remains above .500 at 3-2, but a home divisional loss makes the next stretch more important. The Seahawks host the Denver Broncos on Thursday, October 15, at 5:15 PM PDT. The 49ers host the Washington Commanders on Monday, October 19, at 5:15 PM PDT, with another opportunity to extend their unbeaten start.
Frequently Asked Questions
San Francisco 49ers defeated Seattle Seahawks 32-29 on October 11, 2026.
San Francisco’s passing leader, passing yards and touchdown total were not included in the supplied game data.
No. San Francisco won 32-29 in regulation after its fourth-quarter comeback.
San Francisco 49ers is now 5-0; Seattle Seahawks is 3-2.
San Francisco hosts the Washington Commanders on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:15 PM PDT.
