NFL Week 6 Preview: Seahawks vs. 49ers Set for Thursday Clash

The National Football League‘s Week 6 is set to kick off with an NFC West showdown as the San Francisco 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at Seattle’s Lumen Field, beginning at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time, or 5:15 p.m. local time.

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a narrow loss to the Arizona Cardinals, where they fell 24-23. Despite a strong effort, quarterback Brock Purdy‘s performance was a mixed bag, as he completed 19 of 29 passes for 244 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The team has battled with injuries, notably missing the presence of running back Christian McCaffrey, who has yet to play this season due to undisclosed injuries.

Safety Talanoa Hufanga and kicker Jake Moody were both absent from practice due to wrist and ankle injuries, respectively, raising concerns about their availability for the upcoming game.

The Seattle Seahawks, on the other hand, started the season strong with three consecutive wins but have since faced setbacks, including a recent 29-20 loss against the New York Giants. In that matchup, quarterback Geno Smith was a standout performer, completing 28 of 40 passes for 284 yards and one touchdown. Smith also led the team in rushing, gaining 72 yards on four carries.

Despite the Seattle rushing corps struggling last game, with Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combining for just 30 rushing yards, neither player was listed on this week’s injury report. Key Seattle players Byron Murphy II and Riq Woolen will miss the upcoming game due to hamstring and ankle injuries, respectively.

Fans interested in watching the game can do so via streaming services or on local television. In San Francisco, the matchup will be available on Fox 2, while viewers in the Seattle area can tune in on Fox 13.