Although it might feel unusual, the San Francisco 49ers have a good reason to support the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. With the 49ers entering their Bye Week at the season’s halfway point, it’s the perfect opportunity to rest and prepare for a playoff push. However, they could use a little help from an unexpected source: the Seahawks.
This week, the Seahawks are up against the Los Angeles Rams, a team that has surged after a rough 1-4 start and poses a significant threat to the 49ers in the NFC West. The Rams also hold a tiebreaker over the 49ers, courtesy of a Week 3 game. A Seahawks victory would keep the Rams at 3-5, limiting their push in the standings.
Although a Seahawks win would improve their record to 5-4, the 49ers hold the tiebreaker over Seattle and have beaten them consistently for the past three years. Additionally, the 49ers are set to face the Seahawks at home in Week 11, making a win likely. Therefore, supporting the Seahawks this week would help keep the Rams at bay in the standings. Whether rooting for a Seahawks win or simply hoping for a Rams loss, the 49ers would benefit most from seeing the Rams stumble in Week 9.
