Seahawks fumble leads to free touchdown for 49ers before halftime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks hand 49ers free touchdown to end first half
"Terrible execution by the Seahawks leads to free points for the 49ers.
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