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Oct 15, 2026 2:41 AM
San Francisco remains the division's only undefeated squad after a gritty road win in Seattle, securing a vital tiebreaker and commanding control of the NFC West race.
Five weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand atop the NFC West as the division's lone undefeated team. Following a dramatic 32-29 victory at Lumen Field, Kyle Shanahan's squad created crucial separation in the division race, widening their lead over Seattle to two full games.
Here is where the NFC West stands through five weeks, how each team performed over the weekend, and what lies ahead in Week 6. It’s a promising outlook for the Niners, but there’s still a long way to go.
NFC West Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | Win % | Streak |
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers | 5-0 | 1.000 | W5 |
| 2 | Seattle Seahawks | 3-2 | .600 | L1 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Rams | 2-3 | .400 | L1 |
| 4 | Arizona Cardinals | 1-4 | .200 | L4 |
Team-by-Team Breakdown
1. San Francisco 49ers (5-0)
- Week 5 Recap: Outlasted the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a wild, chaotic divisional battle. Despite four turnovers, a second quarter ejection for Dre Greenlaw, and an in-game injury to Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy and Mike Evans connected on a late touchdown and two point conversion to put San Francisco ahead for good.
- Week 6 Matchup: vs. Washington Commanders (Monday Night Football)
2. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)
- Week 5 Recap: Came up just short in a 32-29 home loss to San Francisco. Mike Macdonald's squad capitalized on four 49ers turnovers to take a fourth quarter lead, but three giveaways of their own and a failed fourth-and-10 conversion late sealed their second loss of the year.
- Week 6 Matchup: at Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football)
3. Los Angeles Rams (2-3)
- Week 5 Recap: Dropped a close contest at home against the Buffalo Bills that went into overtime, falling to 2-3 on the season. Their kicker missed from 50 yards in the first quarter and then in overtime a 48 yard attempt was blocked. The Rams struggled to find consistency in the second half, leaving them two games behind Seattle and three games back of San Francisco in the division race.
- Week 6 Matchup: vs. Arizona Cardinals
4. Arizona Cardinals (1-4)
- Week 5 Recap: Suffered a 45-21 blowout defeat against the Detroit Lions. Arizona's defense allowed over 400 total yards as the Cardinals dropped their fourth consecutive game.
- Week 6 Matchup: at Los Angeles Rams
Division Outlook
San Francisco's victory in Seattle provided a massive head-to-head tiebreaker advantage early in the season. With two of their next three games at Levi's Stadium starting Monday night against Washington, the 49ers are in prime position to solidify their grip on the NFC West heading into the midseason mark.
Keeping the momentum will be crucial for San Francisco.
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