The Seattle Seahawks play a critical divisional game in Week 5. They'll host their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. The 3-1 Seahawks currently trail the perfect 4-0 49ers in the division.
Fortunately for the Seahawks, Kyle Shanahan's offense will be without a critical playmaker. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk will miss the Week 5 game versus Seattle. An MRI recently revealed that Juszczyk has a knee sprain and bone bruise that will sideline him for multiple weeks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Initial tests showed that 49ers offensive weapon Kyle Jusczyk hyperextended his knee and could miss “a couple of weeks”, per source. But he will undergo an MRI today to confirm if the initial tests are accurate. pic.twitter.com/aC2huy2pse
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2026
The 49ers offense is currently averaging 137.3 rushing yards per game. That ranks sixth-best in the entire NFL. Juszczyk is often a big reason why Coach Shanahan fields such an effective ground attack. Juszczyk consistently generates rushing lanes for Christian McCaffrey.
The Seahawks are dealing with injuries of their own. Head coach Mike Macdonald recently provided health updates on Leonard Williams and Zach Charbonnet. Getting Williams back for the 49ers game is critical to slowing down McCaffrey and the 49ers' rushing offense.
The NFC West is so competitive. The division title may be decided by the games between the Seahawks, 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks won't exactly be sad to hear the 49ers won't have Juszczyk on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: The 49ers will be without Kyle Juszczyk vs. Seahawks in Week 5
