The Emerald City is bracing for a massive NFC West showdown this Sunday because the 3-1 Seahawks are hosting the undefeated 4-0 San Francisco 49ers right here at Lumen Field. Week 5 of the NFL regular season is running from Thursday, October 8, through Monday, October 12, 2026, and while there’s a ton of football happening, this one’s got our full attention.
Hawks vs. Niners: Early Season Showdown
Forget everything else for a sec, this is the one that matters to us! Our Seahawks, sitting pretty at 3-1, are about to face their biggest challenge of Week 5: those pesky San Francisco 49ers, who are somehow still perfect at 4-0. This isn’t just another game, folks. This is a battle for NFC West bragging rights, even this early in the season. A win here would be a huge statement and could totally shift the momentum as we head deeper into October. You know Lumen Field is going to be rocking for this one, and our Hawks will need all the energy the 12s can bring to take down an undefeated divisional opponent.
Around the League: Big Games and Early Trends
While our Hawks are locking horns with the Niners, there’s plenty of other action across the league. Down in Miami, the 0-4 Dolphins are desperate for their first win of the season as they host the 2-2 Bengals. Can they finally get off the schneid at home? Over in New Orleans, the Minnesota Vikings are cruising at a perfect 4-0 after beating Miami last Sunday, and they’re taking their undefeated streak into the Superdome to face the Saints. Talk about high stakes for those guys!
The New York Giants, at 3-1, are looking to build on their winning record against the 1-3 Washington Commanders, who are just trying to turn their season around. We also have a classic NFC North rivalry heating up at Lambeau Field with the 3-1 Bears facing the 2-2 Packers. And the 1-3 Cardinals are trying to find their second win at home against the 2-2 Detroit Lions.
Don’t forget the international series! The Eagles, sitting at 2-2, and the 3-1 Jaguars are kicking things off bright and early in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Sunday Night Football brings the 3-1 Baltimore Ravens to visit the Atlanta Falcons, whose Week 4 record wasn’t final at the time of writing. And to wrap up the week, Monday Night Football features the 3-1 Buffalo Bills heading to SoFi Stadium to take on the 2-2 Los Angeles Rams.
Catch All the Action
So, how can you catch all this gridiron madness? FOX is carrying six games this week, with four kicking off at 1 p.m. ET and two later at 4:25 p.m. ET. Just a heads up, your exact FOX game depends on your local broadcast map, so make sure to check those local listings before kickoff. The Thursday night game between the Buccaneers and Cowboys is an exclusive Prime Video deal. And, like we said, the Eagles-Jaguars game from London is on NFL Network with that early morning kickoff.
This Week 5 matchup against the undefeated 49ers is monumental for our 3-1 Seahawks. Getting a win at Lumen Field would not only send a message across the NFC West, but it would set us up perfectly for the challenges ahead. Let’s make some noise for our Hawks!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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