Yahoo NFL rates 49ers first in NFC despite 29-20 loss

Four turnovers erased a 14-3 lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

What happened: Atlanta ended San Francisco's 6-0 start on Sunday. Chicago, Seattle, Minnesota, Detroit and the Rams follow the 49ers in the ranking.

Why it matters: Minnesota is the NFL's only unbeaten team, giving it a strong competing claim. Chicago is 5-2, while Seattle is 4-3.

By the numbers: San Francisco has a plus-58 scoring differential and ranks first in DVOA, with the top offense and ninth-ranked defense. Seattle's offense ranks 22nd in DVOA and 25th in EPA per play.

What to watch: The Bears visit the Seahawks on Monday.

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Yahoo NFL 2026-10-29T11:05:16.065469+00:00

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Yahoo NFL rates 49ers first in NFC despite 29-20 loss

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