The Seattle Seahawks have won nine straight home games, regular season and playoffs included, heading into Week 5, as the team announced, and will be defending their streak against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on Sunday.
Seattle enters the game at 3-1 and unbeaten at home this season. The Seahawks opened their home schedule with a 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 1, then returned in Week 4 to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23.
In the opener, Drew Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown after Sam Darnold exited with an injury. Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown. Against the Chargers, Darnold completed 13 of 22 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns,
while Smith-Njigba had five receptions for 76 yards. Emanuel Wilson added 120 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
The Seahawks responded strongly in their most recent game after losing to the Washington Commanders by a score of 33-31 in Week 3. Seattle controlled much of the game in Week 4, building a 30-13 advantage before holding off a late Chargers rally.
San Francisco arrives with a 4-0 record after securing a 24-14 Week 4 win over the Denver Broncos. Brock Purdy passed for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while the 49ers continued their unbeaten start. The upcoming matchup between the Seahawks and 49ers carries major implications in the NFC West division, as the winner of the game will claim the No. 1 spot in the division.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks have special home winning streak on line in Week 5 vs. 49ers
