Geno Smith struggled in a 36-24 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers, marking the Seattle Seahawks' third consecutive loss. The 49ers dominated, taking first place in the NFC West with their sixth straight win over Seattle.

Head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the need for improvement, particularly in protecting the football, as the Seahawks have lost the turnover battle significantly during this losing streak. Despite a brief resurgence, Seattle's defense faltered, allowing 228 rushing yards.