The Seattle Seahawks head into their bye week in a pseudo-tie for first place in the NFC West alongside the likewise 5-2 San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers are 3-0 in the division, so they are technically in first place.
Because each of these teams is well above .500 near the midpoint of the 2025 campaign, it’s clear this will be one of the most tightly contested divisions in the NFL. While San Francisco is in the lead currently, the Seahawks and Rams look like the more complete, dangerous teams in the division, especially with the injuries the 49ers are dealing with.