49ers seize control of NFC West, Harrison Jr. traded – NFC West roundup

49ers undefeated and on top

The San Francisco 49ers came out on top in a key divisional matchup, beating the Seattle Seahawks 32-29. The win pushes San Francisco to 5-0 and firmly into control of the NFC West, with three divisional victories already on the board, according to CBS Sports.

Tensions flared in the rivalry. CBS Sports notes that wideout Mike Evans and corner Trevon Diggs exchanged words, with Evans initially asking, “Who are you?” before realizing who was talking trash to him. Discipline also became a storyline: per CBS Sports, linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected after head-butting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones, who was without his helmet, following a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold along the Seattle sideline. La Presse sums up that the 49ers had to withstand a late push from the Seahawks to close it out.

Despite the loss, Seattle sits at 3-2 and remains in the thick of the playoff picture, though now chasing an unbeaten San Francisco team in the division race.

Cardinals routed and move on from Marvin Harrison Jr.

It was a rough day for the Arizona Cardinals. On the field, they were blown out 45-21 by the Detroit Lions and dropped to 1-4, last in the NFC West.

Off the field, the reset continues. According to CBS Sports and Pro Football Rumors, Arizona has now completed the long-anticipated trade sending Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans. Pro Football Rumors describes the deal as done, while CBS Sports reports that the Cardinals are receiving multiple draft picks, including a 2027 second-rounder, and that Harrison is reuniting with his former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. Earlier in the day, CBS Sports had highlighted Houston as a team to watch while Harrison’s destination and the full return were still uncertain.

Rams staying cautious with Myles Garrett

The Los Angeles Rams (2-2) will wrap up Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills but are set to be without their star defensive addition again. Per Pro Football Rumors, Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve following arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss his fourth straight game. The outlet adds that he will be eligible to return to practice after this matchup, though the Rams are considered unlikely to open his practice window as early as Week 6.