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49ers beat Seahawks 32-29 after disputed fourth-down ruling
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a Week 5 game between NFC West rivals.
Late in the game, Seattle needed 10 yards on fourth down to keep its drive alive.
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw to Cooper Kupp, who stretched forward near the sideline as he tried to reach the first-down marker.
Officials ruled Kupp short, and a review upheld the decision, ending Seattle’s chance to come back.
The call drew disagreement from NFL fans, with some saying Kupp had reached the marker and others agreeing with the officials.
San Francisco held on for its fifth straight win to start the season, while Seattle fell to 3-2.
The game also gave the 49ers a measure of payback after two late-season losses to Seattle the previous season, including a playoff defeat.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a Week 5 matchup.
A disputed fourth-down ruling against Seattle wide receiver Cooper Kupp helped end the Seahawks’ final chance to extend the game.
Officials ruled Kupp short of the first-down marker, and a review upheld the call because he had gone out of bounds before reaching it.
The 49ers improved to 5-0, while the Seahawks fell to 3-2.
Fans disagreed over whether the ruling was correct.
- Who
- The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. Cooper Kupp was at the center of the disputed ruling.
- What
- The 49ers beat the Seahawks 32-29 after officials ruled Kupp short on a fourth-down attempt.
- When
- Sunday, during Week 5. The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The 49ers won after Seattle’s final drive ended with the ruling against Kupp, which officials upheld after review.
Seahawks fans who disputed the call
Fans who agreed with the ruling
Whether Kupp reached the marker
Seahawks fans who disputed the call
Some fans said Kupp clearly got the first down and Seattle was robbed.
Fans who agreed with the ruling
Others said he was short because he stretched for the marker after going out of bounds.
The officials’ decision
Seahawks fans who disputed the call
Some fans criticized the ruling as wrong.
Fans who agreed with the ruling
Others said the call was correct.
The Seahawks got ROBBED
Cooper Kupp CLEARLY got the first down vs the 49ers.
Nah, he short. He stretched after he was out of bounds
I thought it was a good call
San Francisco took over trailing 26-21.
Sam Darnold led Seattle on a drive that tied the game with a field goal.
Kupp tried to reach the first-down marker on fourth-and-10, but officials ruled him short.
The 49ers moved 43 yards and kicked the go-ahead field goal.
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 32, Seattle Seahawks 29
- Fourth-down play
- Fourth-and-10 with 54 seconds remaining
- Ruling
- Kupp was ruled short; the call stood after review
- 49ers record
- 5-0
- Seahawks record
- 3-2
Sources
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