FOX has reportedly elevated the Week 5 NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks to the marquee 4:25 p.m. ET afternoon window, according to @ProGridSports.
This comes after the network moved the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game to the 1:00 p.m. ET early window on FOX, which was confirmed by the NFL. Consequently, the 49ers-Seahawks clash in Seattle assumes prime positioning as the network's main national broadcast, putting it squarely in line to receive FOX's top broadcast crew of Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady.
The promotion highlights a marquee divisional rivalry, particularly given how the previous year unfolded. The Seahawks went 2-1 against San Francisco in 2025, capping their dominance with a statement
victory in the divisional round. Most notably, Seattle's defense completely handcuffed the 49ers late in the year, holding them to a mere nine total points and zero touchdowns across their final two encounters. The other match, a 17-13 Week 1 win for San Francisco, needed a late touchdown from Brock Purdy to Jake Tonges to deliver the victory.
With national implications and top-tier broadcast treatment on the line, the stakes for this NFC West battle are even higher. The 49ers are currently 3-0 and could be undefeated by Week 5 if they defeat the Denver Broncos in Week 4, while the Seahawks are coming off a loss in Week 3 and could be 3-2 or 4-1 depending on how their match with the Los Angeles Chargers goes this week.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers-Seahawks flexed to FOX main window in Week 5
