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Seahawks edged in Denver, 49ers rise as favorites — NFC West roundup
The Seahawks dropped a tight 17-14 decision in Denver on Thursday night, while the 49ers, still perfect at 5-0, continued to build a Super Bowl-caliber profile.
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Thursday brought a mixed bag for the NFC West: on the field, the Seattle Seahawks came up just short in Denver, while off the field the San Francisco 49ers strengthened their case as early Super Bowl contenders with both their record and some roster moves.
Seattle Seahawks: narrow loss and added backdrop
Seattle opened Week 6 with a 17-14 loss to the Broncos in Denver, dropping the Seahawks to 3-3 and back to .500 in the NFC West race. CBS Sports had heavily spotlighted this Thursday nighter, breaking down betting odds, first-touchdown markets and expert picks ahead of kickoff.
CBS Sports also framed the game around Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s bid to jump-start Denver’s offense and Seattle’s effort to rebound after falling to the 49ers. In the background, another CBS Sports piece relayed coach Mike Macdonald’s account that a past cheating accusation from Denver toward Seattle nearly led to a lawsuit in 2024, adding some extra spice to this interconference matchup. The network also noted the game would feature a rare uniform pairing, with neither team wearing white.
San Francisco 49ers: perfect record, roster tweaks
At the top of the division, the 49ers sit at 5-0. In a Week 6 Super Bowl stock report, CBS Sports now lists San Francisco as the new favorite in the title race, while pointing out that the wide receiver group has taken some early-season hits.
According to Pro Football Rumors, the 49ers have opened Christian Kirk’s practice window, starting a 21-day period during which he can be activated. The outlet suggests his eventual full return would be significant help at receiver. Pro Football Rumors also reports that San Francisco signed linebacker Eugene Asante to the practice squad and promoted a player from that unit, though the report does not name the call-up.
Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals: quiet but relevant
The Los Angeles Rams (2-3) were off the Thursday slate but still found themselves in the news cycle. La Presse revisited Monday’s clash with the Buffalo Bills, emphasizing how shaken Josh Allen appeared as the Rams’ offense drove down the field in overtime.
The Arizona Cardinals (1-4) did not generate fresh headlines over the past 24 hours. Their slow start, however, leaves them chasing in a division currently controlled by the unbeaten 49ers, with the Seahawks hovering at .500 and the Rams still trying to find consistency.