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Niners go 5-0 and a rare tie - five things from NFL week five

The San Francisco 49ers extended their perfect start to 5-0 with a hard-fought 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, marking their third straight undefeated season under head coach Kyle Shanahan. The Niners’ defense dominated, forcing seven turnovers—three of which led to touchdowns—while Brock Purdy’s late-game performance, including a key touchdown pass to rookie Mike Evans (113 receiving yards), secured the win.

Despite injuries plaguing the roster, Evans’ emergence could provide the offensive spark needed to sustain their playoff momentum, especially as Shanahan’s teams have reached the NFC Championship in each of his previous four 5-0 campaigns. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings also climbed to 5-0 with a 23-13 shutout over the struggling New Orleans Saints, continuing their defensive dominance under Brian Flores, who has held opponents to just 13 points per game so far this season.

Elsewhere, the NFL’s Week 5 saw chaotic finishes, including a 27-27 tie between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants, where both teams squandered late-game opportunities in overtime—Washington’s play-calling errors denying them a victory despite multiple chances. The Jaguars also edged the Eagles in a frantic final eight seconds, while the Packers, Patriots, and Lions each posted key wins to improve to 3-2.

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