The San Francisco 49ers secured a 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a overtime thriller during Week 5 of the NFL, remaining unbeaten. The Denver Broncos also won 23-17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, holding off a late rally. Both games featured critical moments that decided the outcomes.
In the 49ers-Seahawks matchup, Eddy Pineiro’s 44-yard field goal gave San Francisco a 32-29 lead in the final minutes. Seattle advanced to the 50-yard line but failed to convert on third down when Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba was dropped. On fourth down, Darnold completed a pass to Cooper Kupp, but officials ruled he fell short of the first-down marker by about six inches, sealing the win for the 49ers. The victory kept the 49ers tied with the Minnesota Vikings as the only NFC teams with a 5-0 record.
49ers Edge Seahawks in Overtime Thriller
The Seahawks’ final drive included a critical missed opportunity when Smith-Njigba, an All-Pro wide receiver, failed to catch a pass on third down. Darnold’s subsequent completion to Kupp was reviewed, with the ruling confirming he did not reach the first-down distance. This decision ended Seattle’s chances to tie the game, allowing the 49ers to maintain their perfect record.
Broncos Hold Off Chargers in Week 5
The Broncos’ 23-17 win over the Chargers hinged on a defensive stop in the final minutes. Trailing 20-17 with under three minutes left, the Chargers attempted a comeback, but quarterback Justin Herbert threw his sixth interception of the season, which was caught by Broncos safety Brandon Jones. Wil Lutz then kicked a 36-yard field goal to extend Denver’s lead to 23-17. The Chargers advanced to the 39-yard line but were halted on the final play, ending their chances. The victory improved the Broncos’ record to 3-2.
The NFL’s Week 5 games were broadcast on DAZN, which also offered coverage of NCAA College Sports and other events1.