Logan Wilson, Trey Hendrickson and other players the 49ers need to target ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline

As the Seattle Seahawks come out of their bye week, they are 5-2 and tied for second in the NFC West division. With the first half of their season behind them, a lot of questions have been answered.

Mike Macdonald’s team hosts the Houston Texans on Monday night. Simply put, a Seahawks' victory makes it a three-way tie atop the always-formidable NFC West.

The 49ers added a former first-round pick draft to bolster their depth along the offensive line ahead of Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants.

The Seattle Seahawks will look to keep pace in the NFC West race when they visit the Washington Commanders for a Sunday night matchup.

Much of the offense's success predicated on protection. Stroud had time to make throws as his line held up against a battered 49ers pass rush. San Francisco, trying to make up for the absences of Nick Bosa, Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos, sent blitzes and simulated pressures, but Houston picked them up and Stroud made quick decisions.

The 49ers are behind the (5-2) Seattle Seahawks and (5-2) Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West despite battling significant injuries for the entire season. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has to return this year while he recovers from his knee injury from 2024.