Fourth quarter swings the result
The San Francisco 49ers erased a five-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 at Lumen Field, keeping their unbeaten start intact at 5-0. San Francisco led 21-13 at halftime after scoring 14 points in the second quarter. Seattle reversed that advantage with a 13-0 third quarter, taking a 26-21 lead into the final period. The 49ers then outscored the Seahawks 11-3 to finish the comeback. Seattle fell to 3-2, taking its second loss in three games. The Seahawks had beaten the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in Week 4 after a 33-31 loss at Washington.
Evans leads San Francisco's offense
Mike Evans caught seven of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown, accounting for more than half of Brock Purdy's 189 passing yards. Purdy completed 19 of 29 attempts with two touchdowns and one interception. Christian McCaffrey added 68 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, plus three catches for 15 yards. Brandin Cooks turned one of his two targets into a seven-yard touchdown reception. The win followed San Francisco victories over Denver, 24-14, and Arizona, 36-30.
Seattle gets a lift from Smith-Njigba
Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle's receiving production with five catches on eight targets for 102 yards and a touchdown. He also gained 16 yards on one carry. Emanuel Wilson handled 20 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 11 yards. Sam Darnold finished 18-of-29 for 195 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. San Francisco's defense collected five sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries while allowing 251 yards. Seattle's defense countered with three sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries.
Fantasy leaders
Evans delivered the game's highest listed PPR total at 26.3 points, combining seven receptions with a 100-yard outing and a touchdown. Seattle kicker Jason Myers scored 23.0 fantasy points, just ahead of Smith-Njigba's 22.8. McCaffrey produced 17.3 PPR points, while Purdy finished with 16.2. San Francisco's defense added 20.0 fantasy points behind its sacks and takeaways.
Week 6 schedule
Seattle visits the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 8:15 p.m. ET. San Francisco returns home to face the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19, at 8:15 p.m. ET.