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Seahawks climb in NFC West with win; 49ers lose in Week 7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:36 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Seahawks climb in NFC West with win; 49ers lose in Week 7

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks secured a crucial win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7, enhancing their Wild Card chances. This victory comes as the San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the season, falling 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons. With the Seahawks now two games behind the 49ers in the loss column, they remain outside of a playoff spot but compete for Wild Card positioning. The NFC North division features all teams with winning records, complicating Seattle's playoff aspirations. The Seahawks' next game is in November following their upcoming bye week.

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By the Numbers

•Seahawks defeat Chiefs, improving to 4-3 on the season.
•49ers lose to Falcons, ending their undefeated streak at 6-1.
•Seattle trails San Francisco by two games in the NFC West standings.
•NFC North teams currently dominate playoff spots with winning records.
•Seahawks will play again in November after a bye week.

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6:36 AMYahoo Sports — NFC Playoff Picture, Week 7: Seahawks climb back into NFC West race with win, 49ers loss

What they're saying

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The Seahawks aren’t in a playoff spot right now, but they’re in the Wild Card mix and now just two behind the NFC West leading 49ers in the loss column.
— Yahoo Sports

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