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Oct 7, 2026 2:08 AM
Four weeks into the 2026 NFL regular season, the NFC West is beginning to establish clear tiers. The San Francisco 49ers stand alone at the top of the division as one of the league’s remaining unbeaten teams, while the Seattle Seahawks keep steady pace in second place. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams bounced back to even their record, and the Arizona Cardinals continue to struggle at the bottom of the standings.
Here is where the NFC West stands through four weeks of action, featuring Week 4 recap highlights, key takeaways, and a look ahead to Week 5.
Current NFC West Standings (Through Week 4)
| Standings | Team | W-L-T | Streak |
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers | 4-0-0 | 4W |
| 2 | Seattle Seahawks | 3-1-0 | 1W |
| 3 | Los Angeles Rams | 2-2-0 | 1W |
| 4 | Arizona Cardinals | 1-3-0 | 3L |
1. San Francisco 49ers (4-0)
- Week 4 Result: Defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14 at Levi's Stadium
- Key Takeaway: Resilience in the face of mounting attrition remains San Francisco's defining superpower. Despite missing core starters along the front seven and seeing secondary pieces leave mid-game, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris schemed up enough pressure to hold Denver to 14 points. Combined with a sack-free afternoon for Brock Purdy and late-game touchdown drives capped by Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, the 49ers proved they can win physical, grinding contests.
- Up Next: At Seattle Seahawks (Week 5, Thursday Night Football / Sunday clash)
2. Seattle Seahawks (3-1)
- Week 4 Result: Defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 at Lumen Field
- Key Takeaway: Seattle's balance on both sides of the ball makes them the primary threat to San Francisco's divisional crown. Sam Darnold delivered a crisp performance with two touchdown passes, while the Seahawks' defense forced crucial second-half takeaways against Justin Herbert. Generating consistent pressure up front has masked minor lapses in their secondary, keeping Seattle firmly in the wild-card and divisional mix.
- Up Next: Vs. San Francisco 49ers (Week 5)
3. Los Angeles Rams (2-2)
- Week 4 Result: Defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-19
- Key Takeaway: Sean McVay’s squad steadied the ship after a heartbreaking fourth-quarter collapse in Denver the week prior. Matthew Stafford managed the game efficiently, relying on quick-trigger passing concepts to negate pass rush and keep the offense ahead of the chains. While the Rams still lack big-play explosiveness on defense, their ability to control time of possession and finish drives in the red zone keeps them at .500 through the opening month.
- Up Next: Vs. Buffalo Bills (Week 5, Monday Night Football)
4. Arizona Cardinals (1-3)
- Week 4 Result: Lost to the New York Giants 36-24 at MetLife Stadium
- Key Takeaway: Turnover troubles and defensive breakdowns continue to stall Arizona's season. The Cardinals surrendered 36 points to a struggling Giants offense while throwing three costly interceptions. While Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson provided spark-plug plays in the passing game, the defense's inability to stop the run or force opponents into long third downs has left Arizona on a three-game losing streak and winless in conference play (0-3).
- Up Next: Vs. Detroit Lions (Week 5)
Division Outlook Heading Into Week 5
All eyes in the NFC West turn to Seattle next weekend, as the 4-0 49ers travel to Lumen Field to face the 3-1 Seahawks. A San Francisco victory would extend their division lead to two full games and give them a commanding 3-0 record in divisional play. However, a Seattle win would forge a tie at the top of the NFC West, setting up a tight race heading into mid-October.
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