49ers Sweep Week 6 No. 1 Rankings at 5-0 After 32-29 Seahawks Win
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 14
49ers Sweep Week 6 No. 1 Rankings at 5-0 After 32-29 Seahawks Win
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 14
Summary
Five major outlets — ESPN, NFL.com, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports — all placed San Francisco at No. 1 for Week 6 after its 32-29 road win over Seattle.
The 49ers improved to 5-0 despite offensive injuries, with voters pointing to a defense that forced turnovers, generated pressure and carried the win even in a seven-turnover game.
That result also widened San Francisco's NFC West cushion because both the Seahawks and Rams lost, strengthening the 49ers' early division control.
Rankers still flagged one weakness: San Francisco sits 20th in third-down defense, allowing conversions on 40.8% of chances even while ranking among the league's best teams overall.
Kansas City remained the most consistent challenger across the lists, but San Francisco's unbeaten start and wins over division rivals have reinforced its Super Bowl contender status.