Mike Evans shines as 49ers beat Seahawks 32-29 to stay unbeaten
Web StoryWatch this story in 15 seconds →Key takeaways
- Mike Evans caught 7 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in Seattle.
- Eddy Pineiro kicked a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 left to win it.
- The 49ers are 5-0 and now lead the NFC West by two games.
Mike Evans carried the San Francisco offense on Sunday. The 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 at Lumen Field. The win kept San Francisco perfect at 5-0.
What happened
Evans was the best player on the field. He caught 7 of 10 passes for 113 yards. He also scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion.
His touchdown came early. Brock Purdy found him on a 2-yard slant pass. That score was the 111th of Evans' career.
It tied him with Tony Gonzalez for ninth most all time, according to theScore.
Evans did all this while hurt. He has played with injured ribs since Week 3. After the game, Purdy praised his impact, theScore reported.
The game was close until the end. Eddy Pineiro kicked a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 left. That gave the 49ers a 32-29 lead.
Seattle had one last chance. But the 49ers stopped them on fourth down near midfield. The game ended there.
Turnovers decided the game. The 49ers forced four Seattle turnovers. They turned those into 21 points, Reuters reported.
Purdy finished 19 of 29 for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey ran for 68 yards and a score. For Seattle, Sam Darnold threw for 195 yards with two interceptions.
Why it matters
This was a statement win. Seattle were the defending Super Bowl champions. Beating them on the road is never easy.
The 49ers now lead the NFC West by two games. They also own the head-to-head tiebreaker over Seattle. That could matter a lot in January.
Evans is proving his worth. He joined San Francisco this offseason after 12 years in Tampa Bay. Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game: "That's exactly why he's here," according to theScore.
Week 5 also gave fans another thriller. If you missed the late drama in Baltimore, read about Tyler Huntley's overtime win over the Falcons.
What happens next
San Francisco will try to stay perfect next week. A 6-0 start would put real distance between them and the rest of the division.
Seattle falls to 3-2. They are still very much alive. But they cannot afford many more slip-ups at home.
One question is Evans' health. Playing through rib injuries is tough for a receiver. The 49ers will watch him closely this week.
For context on how NFL games get decided after regulation, see our explainer on NFL overtime rules. And for more on a wild Week 5, read about Drake Maye's five-touchdown day for the Patriots.
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