Seahawks fumble leads to free touchdown for 49ers before halftime

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Seahawks fumble leads to free touchdown for 49ers before halftime
Summary

In the ongoing NFL Week 5 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks committed a critical error just before halftime, allowing the San Francisco 49ers to score a touchdown. With 18 seconds left in the half, the Seahawks’ George Holani fumbled near the goal line, enabling a San Francisco recovery for six points. This blunder turned a routine situation into a significant scoring opportunity for the 49ers, who had just punted and appeared content to head into halftime without additional points. The Seahawks’ decision-making and execution in the end zone are now under scrutiny, particularly given the stakes against an undefeated division rival.

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  • •Holani fumbled on a rushing attempt with 18 seconds remaining.
  • •49ers recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.
  • •Seattle was deep in their own territory at the time of the fumble.
  • •Seahawks should have prioritized protecting the football.
  • •San Francisco capitalizes on an error just before halftime.
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  • 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks hand 49ers free touchdown to end first half
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Terrible execution by the Seahawks leads to free points for the 49ers.

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