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Russell Wilson praises 49ers as NFC contender following key win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:36 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Russell Wilson praises 49ers as NFC contender following key win

Summary

On September 29, 2026, Russell Wilson highlighted the San Francisco 49ers as a formidable NFC contender following their 3-0 start. The 49ers secured a 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals, with quarterback Brock Purdy throwing four touchdowns despite missing key players due to injuries. Wilson, a former Seahawks player, recognized the talent on the 49ers roster, including Purdy and Christian McCaffrey, while acknowledging the challenges Seattle will face in the division. The 49ers' success continues to raise concerns for their rivals as they maintain strong performance early in the season.

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Status Watch

•49ers improve to 3-0 with a 36-30 win over the Cardinals.
•Brock Purdy has nine touchdown passes this season.
•Russell Wilson commended the 49ers' talent on CBS.
•San Francisco dealing with injuries but remains resilient.
•Wilson spent his first 10 NFL seasons with the Seahawks.

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2:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A Hard Team to Beat’ — Russell Wilson Hypes Up Seahawks’ Rival As a Top NFC Contender

What they're saying

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Russell Wilson spent a decade helping make the San Francisco 49ers miserable. Now he is sitting on a CBS set explaining why his old NFC West rival might be one of the last teams anyone wants to see in January.
— Yahoo Sports

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