Seahawks vs. 49ers Hype Video | 2026 Week 5

The Seahawks get set to host the division rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 at Lumen Field.

On this episode of Seahawks In 10, Michael Bumpus breaks down what Seattle needs to do to come out on top against division rival San Francisco, while running back Emanuel Wilson shares his journey and the role he's carving out in the Seahawks offense. Plus, we examine the key matchups and what it will take to contain the 49ers' biggest threats.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to deliver injury updates and practice takeaways ahead of Sunday's game. He listed wide receiver Irv Charles as questionable, confirmed defensive tackle Leonard Williams will play, and gave positive progress reports on Anthony Bradford, Zach Charbonnet and Ty Okada. Macdonald also praised new running back Robert Henry Jr.'s first week, Rodney Thomas II's fill-in work at safety, and his veterans for calling their own players-only meeting on Monday.

In Episode five of Blue Friday Live, host Carla Marie goes under the helmet with Seahawks managing director of security, George Englebright. Plus, catch up on what you may have missed around the organization and get to know this week's opponent, the San Francisco 49ers.

Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury met with the media to discuss preparing for a defense he once worked with, expanding Rashid Shaheed's role in the backfield, and the ongoing right guard rotation. He detailed how spring and training camp groundwork allowed Seattle to call backfield plays for Shaheed with confidence, praised Emanuel Wilson's decisiveness getting downhill, and welcomed Zach Charbonnet back to the practice field. Fleury also credited longtime colleague John Benton and Thomas Hammock for the offense's continuity and run-game detail, while framing the matchup against former co-workers as "just another opponent."

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with the media ahead of Seattle's matchup with San Francisco, breaking down how the defense plans to handle a quarterback who processes pre-snap and throws on time. He addressed lessons from the two meetings last January, the second-half breakdown and penalties against the Chargers, and the 49ers' added receiving and backfield weapons. Durde also highlighted the early-season development of defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and cornerback Trevon Diggs' solid work in his snaps on Sunday.

The Seahawks are back at Lumen Field to take on the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC West rivalry matchup. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview the upcoming matchup vs. the 4-0 49ers. Today's show: Brian Fleury (4:00), Emanuel Wilson (3:00), Rashid Shaheed (10:17), Penalties (12:51), Brock Purdy (16:38), Fantasy Insider (24:01), 2 things we need to see (26:32).

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media as the Seahawks prepared for a "really good" 49ers team ahead of Sunday's matchup. He broke down why San Francisco leads the league in limiting explosive plays, explained his approach of staying on schedule rather than hunting big plays, and discussed his collaboration with Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury on the game plan. Darnold also praised teammates Emanuel Wilson, Rashid Shaheed, Zach Charbonnet and Nick Emmanwori, credited Head Coach Mike Macdonald's situational practice work for Seattle's late-game comebacks, and said he must do a better job protecting the football.

Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed met with media to discuss taking carries out of the backfield in last week's game, a wrinkle the offense had worked toward for weeks. He credited the blocking of fellow receivers Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for his touchdown, traced his running back background through high school and his first years at Weber State, and explained how Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's vision for receivers in the backfield stresses defenses. He also addressed Smith-Njigba's role in the passing game, how he evaluates his own season, and his decision-making on punt returns.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with media ahead of Sunday's NFC West matchup against a 4-0 San Francisco team, downplaying rivalry and revenge narratives in favor of execution. He broke down the 49ers' athletic playmakers and decisive quarterback, detailed the players-only conversation he initiated after Sunday's penalty issues, and pointed to communication and checks as the defense's biggest focal point in what should be a loud game. He also praised fellow linebacker Drake Thomas and the mentality he tries to instill on the sideline.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV was wired for sound for the team's 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field. Check out Jones' best mic'd up moments from Week 4.

Seahawks All Access takes you on the field and the sidelines with all the sights and sounds from the Seahawks' 30-23 victory over the L.A. Chargers at Lumen Field.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to preview Seattle's matchup with San Francisco and update the roster. He praised new running back Robert Henry Jr.'s vision and burst, called defending the 49ers' efficient, explosive offense "an 11, 12-man job," and said the fix for third-down struggles is attacking the process together. He also offered availability notes on Leonard Williams, Irv Charles and Ty Okada and credited Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury for his steadiness through early injuries.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp met with the media to preview the matchup with San Francisco and assess Seattle's offense a quarter of the way through the season. He broke down how the 49ers limit explosive plays by rarely blitzing and dropping seven or eight into coverage, and explained that beating that approach comes down to executing assignments, understanding where the space is, and reading and reacting. Kupp also praised teammates Rashid Shaheed and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and head coach Mike Macdonald, while stressing that the offense has plenty of potential but must cut down mistakes and string drives together.

Seahawks defensive end Jarran Reed met with reporters ahead of Seattle's Week 5 matchup with San Francisco, detailing how the defensive front plans to handle the 49ers' misdirection-heavy run game and a mobile quarterback. He also confirmed the defense held a players-only meeting on Monday, led by veterans including Ernest Jones IV, Leonard Williams and Julian Love, to clean up avoidable personal fouls without sacrificing the group's physicality. Reed closed by praising the emergence of defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and the versatility of safety Nick Emmanwori.

The Seahawks are back in the win column after beating the Chargers at home in Week 4. Michael Bumpus and Nasser Kyobe recap the matchup. Today's show: What had happened (1:27), Playmakers (8:10), WR round up (11:39), Plays of the game (12:22), Clock ran out (17:14).

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following the team's latest game and ahead of a matchup with San Francisco. He emphasized the red zone as a focus area, praised the effectiveness of the run game and downfield blocking, and addressed the defense's penalties as a byproduct of playing on the edge. He also provided availability updates on several players, including Ty Okada, Irv Charles and Zach Charbonnet's return-to-play progression.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the team following the 30-23 victory vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at Lumen Field. Watch his post-game speech after the Seahawks improved to 3-1 in the season.

Head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media to reflect on a 3-1 start he called something he's "very grateful" for, while making clear the Seahawks are not yet playing to their own standard. He praised the run game and a defense that stayed together to finish, but drew a hard line on seven personal foul penalties he called "unacceptable on any level," promising to address ball security and discipline over the next 24 to 48 hours. He also offered updates on Sam Darnold's toughness behind too many quarterback hits and availability notes on several players heading into the coming week.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media to break down a hard-fought win over a really good opponent. He addressed an early interception, the physical hit he absorbed on a slide, the contributions of teammates stepping into bigger roles, and a penalty-filled afternoon. Darnold's message throughout was that the offense has cleanup work to do on tape, but the team's "next man up" resilience is why it keeps producing.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV met with the media following Seattle's win over the Chargers to address the defense's penalty issues, his first takeaway of the season and the unit's late-game finish. He said the group was frustrated by the flags that extended Chargers drives and plans to fix it through honest conversation and film study, while crediting the pass rush, coverage and a well-timed call from head coach Mike Macdonald for the defense's big moments.

Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson met with the media following a two-touchdown performance in which he scored both on the ground and through the air, something he said he hadn't done since high school. He credited his teammates' blocking — including wide receiver Cooper Kupp — for opening up his screen-pass score, and reflected on arriving on a non-guaranteed one-year deal before growing into a larger role in the backfield. Wilson also pointed to film study as the reason the run game found success attacking the edges.

The annual halftime-corgi race took place during the halftime break of the Seahawks vs. Chargers Week 4 matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the Week 4 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks during the 2026 NFL season.

On this episode of Seahawks in 10, take a look at the team's week of preparation coming off their first loss in 2026. Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II sits down to discuss the season so far and his personal development on the D-line. Plus, Michael Bumpus previews Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers and reveals his keys to a win at Lumen Field.