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Are the 49ers favorites in the NFC West after just one week?

Following the opening week of NFL action, discussions are already heating up regarding whether the San Francisco 49ers hold the premier position in the NFC West. The discussion centers on the divisional landscape, highlighted by San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan following their matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, who also feature defensive presence Myles Garrett.

Elsewhere across the league, division rivals faced challenging opening contests. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold encountered intense defensive pressure, including a sack delivered by New England Patriots linebacker Dre'Mont Jones while Seattle linebacker Connor O'Toole was also on the field.