Week 5 went about as well as you could ask when the 49ers won and the rest of the NFC West lost. This past week, Seattle beat Arizona, the Rams won, and the Niners lost. So let’s recap what happened in the division.
San Francisco 49ers: 3-3 vs. Chiefs, @ Rams, BYE
Injuries certainly played a part in Sunday’s loss especially considering Mike McGlinchey, Mooney Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, and Samson Ebukam all left the game for various stretches.
The larger issue lies with the offense and their lack of explosive plays. Considering how depleted the 49ers’ defense was in this game, the result isn’t nearly as concerning.