49ers stay perfect as Rams spiral — NFC West roundup

The San Francisco 49ers continue to set the pace in the NFC West. They took care of Washington 23-17 last night, improving to a perfect 6-0 and, as CBS Sports notes, further tightening their grip on the divisional lead.

Undefeated 49ers and roster moves

The 23-17 win over Washington underscores how far ahead the 49ers (6-0) are in a division where no other team is above .500. The night was overshadowed on the Washington side by a serious injury to wide receiver Terry McLaurin. According to Pro Football Rumors, McLaurin was carted off with a knee injury, with medical staff applying an air cast to his left leg. CBS Sports adds he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

On the transaction front, Pro Football Rumors reports that San Francisco promoted linebacker Jalen Graham and wide receiver Malik Turner, while offensive lineman Brett Toth was activated from injured reserve.

Rams: 2-4 start, mounting injuries and historic odds

Things are unraveling quickly for the Los Angeles Rams (2-4). In his Week 7 power rankings, CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco describes the Rams as a mess coming off this disappointing start.

Injury-wise, CBS Sports reports that star wideout Davante Adams will miss six to 10 weeks after rupturing his hamstring. Pro Football Rumors likewise points to a roughly two-month absence for Adams. CBS Sports adds that kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL, defensive tackle Poona Ford ruptured his triceps, and defensive tackle Kobie Turner is projected to miss four to six weeks. Pro Football Rumors notes that Grupe has already been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and that Turner is headed to IR as well.

According to CBS Sports, no team has ever come from the Rams’ current position to win the Super Bowl, though their remaining schedule still leaves them a path to recover. In another piece, CBS Sports groups the Rams with the Giants among the NFL’s Week 6 disasters.

Offensively, CBS Sports also reports that running back Kyren Williams questioned his playing time after the loss to the Arizona Cardinals, a game in which he logged a season-low 13 touches.

Seahawks get a lineman back, lose a tight end

For the Seattle Seahawks (3-3), it was a mixed day on the personnel front. Pro Football Rumors reports that guard Anthony Bradford has been designated to return from injured reserve after he missed Week 2 with hip and knee injuries and was subsequently placed on IR.

Per the same outlet, tight end Elijah Arroyo — a part-time contributor on offense and special teams — will miss time after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos.

Cardinals quiet as gap with 49ers widens

The Arizona Cardinals (2-4) were idle on the field and absent from the news cycle over the past 24 hours. With the Rams also at 2-4 and the Seahawks sitting at 3-3, the NFC West is increasingly split between an undefeated 49ers team and three chasing clubs trying to stay within reach.