Despite their excellent start, the Seahawks aren’t the top dog – um, make that bird – in their division. Surprisingly, at least to those outside of San Francisco, that distinction doesn’t go to the two-time defending NFC West champion Rams. Instead, it’s the 49ers sitting at the top, undefeated at 5-0. No sooner than Seattle knocked off Los Angeles, they have a new contender to battle.
You could say the fight actually started in 2018. Seattle obliterated San Francisco in their first meeting last season, 43-16. Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny gouged the Niners defense for 134 yards rushing.