The San Francisco 49ers remain at the top of the NFC West despite suffering their first defeat of the season in Week 7. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals dropped back to the bottom of the division after a loss, while both the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams secured victories.
NFC West Standings and Week 7 Results
The division standings feature the San Francisco 49ers leading at 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the division, followed by the Seattle Seahawks at 4-3 and 1-1 in division play. The Los Angeles Rams sit at 3-4 with a 0-2 division record, while the Arizona Cardinals hold a 2-5 record and a 1-2 division mark.
The San Francisco 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta after surrendering 23 unanswered points following an early 14-3 second-quarter lead. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw two interceptions, while Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes.
The Seattle Seahawks earned a 20-3 Sunday night victory against the Kansas City Chiefs. The defense limited former Seahawks running back Ken Walker to 36 yards on 14 carries and intercepted Patrick Mahomes once. Running back Emanuel Wilson contributed 100 rushing yards and a touchdown, and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded nine receptions for 150 yards and a score.
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21, boosted by Matthew Stafford’s three touchdown passes and strong rushing performances from Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, who each surpassed 90 yards and scored a touchdown.
The Arizona Cardinals fell 30-16 to the Denver Broncos, marking their fifth game this season allowing at least 30 points. The Cardinals struggled on defense by conceding three plays exceeding 45 yards and managed only one conversion in five red-zone opportunities.
Week 8 Schedule
The San Francisco 49ers will have a bye week during Week 8.
The Arizona Cardinals travel to play the Dallas Cowboys, who hold a 3-4 record after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Rams return home to host the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
The Seattle Seahawks close out the week with a home game on Monday night against the 5-2 Chicago Bears.
