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NFC West standings: Seahawks fall further behind after 49ers win

The Seattle Seahawks’ playoff hopes took another hit Sunday as the San Francisco 49ers secured a narrow 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders, leaving the NFC West standings in flux. The Commanders, who had trailed 23-3 in the third quarter, clawed back to within six points before a late sack on Jayden Daniels sealed the loss.

Key moments included a controversial face-mask penalty on Chris Paul that wiped out a potential go-ahead touchdown, as well as a botched Hail Mary attempt by Daniels in the final seconds. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams’ 24-20 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals further complicated Seattle’s division title chances, as the Seahawks now sit at 3-3 while the 49ers remain undefeated at 6-0.

With the Commanders’ Terry McLaurin sidelined by a knee injury and the Rams struggling with injuries and a 2-4 record, the Seahawks face a tough road ahead, including a Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The division race is far from over, but Seattle’s path to a playoff berth grows increasingly difficult without a quick turnaround in results.

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