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Overreaction Monday: 49ers Team To Beat In NFC? Seahawks Can't Win Without Kenneth Walker?

San Francisco continued its flawless start by edging Seattle in a tightly contested matchup, keeping its record unblemished and marking its third straight victory over a team that reached the conference championship last season. The win also gave the 49ers a perfect 3‑0 record against the Broncos, Seahawks and Rams this year, a feat not seen since the 1981 Broncos, and it was the franchise’s third 5‑0 opening under head coach Kyle Shanahan, with the previous perfect starts in 2019 and 2023 both leading to Super Bowl appearances.

Quarterback Brock Purdy’s performance kept him in the conversation for league MVP despite occasional struggles, while veteran receiver Mike Evans posted a game‑high 113 receiving yards on seven catches.

Meanwhile, Seattle’s offseason saw running back Kenneth Walker depart for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he signed a three‑year, $45 million deal and now leads the league in rushing yards alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Seahawks’ roster adjustments include first‑round pick Jadarian Price, who has already dealt with fumbles and a chest injury that placed him on injured reserve, and the continued absence of Zach Charbonnet on IR.

The team’s current backfield, featuring Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, has yet to match the production Walker provided in Seattle.

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