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Brock Purdy vs. Seahawks defense headlines NFC West roundup
There were no NFC West games yesterday, but all eyes are already on Brock Purdy and the Seattle Seahawks defense ahead of their upcoming showdown.
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There were no games on the schedule yesterday in the NFC West, but the stage is set for a marquee Week 5 showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco remains on top at 4-0, followed by Seattle at 3-1, the Los Angeles Rams at 2-2 and the Arizona Cardinals at 1-3.
Seahawks: backfield optimism and a marquee defensive test
In Seattle’s backfield, there is at least some positive news. Pro Football Rumors reports, citing Albert Breer, that last year’s No. 2 running back Zach Charbonnet may not be too far from returning. No exact timeline is given, but the possibility of getting him back is encouraging for a team pushing the undefeated 49ers in the divisional race.
On defense, CBS Sports is already circling the Seahawks’ upcoming test against San Francisco. The outlet highlights that Seattle’s Super Bowl champion unit, ranked No. 1 in the NFL, will be part of one of Week 5’s top battles when it lines up against the 49ers offense led by Brock Purdy.
49ers: Purdy’s MVP buzz and a quiet roster tweak
CBS Sports also points out that Brock Purdy heads into Seattle as one of the hottest MVP candidates in the league, even raising the question of whether he is currently the best quarterback in the NFL. The game in Seattle is framed as a potential MVP “statement” opportunity for Purdy against that Seahawks defense.
Behind the scenes, the 49ers made a small roster move. According to Pro Football Rumors, San Francisco released defensive tackle Ogbonnia Okoronkwo from its practice squad. It’s a minor depth adjustment for the lone unbeaten team in the division.
Cardinals and Rams stay off the radar
For the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams, it was a quiet day. Pro Football Rumors, in the context of a New York Giants story, notes that a previous Week 4 matchup against Arizona led the Giants to make a change at center, but there were no fresh headlines, transactions or major injury updates involving either NFC West club over the last 24 hours.