Undefeated 49ers strengthen case as NFC team to beat

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks in a close NFL game and remain undefeated at 5-0.

The win adds to San Francisco’s strong start, which includes victories over the Broncos, Seahawks and Rams.

The team has also started 5-0 twice before under coach Kyle Shanahan, and both times it reached the Super Bowl.

Seattle is dealing with questions about its running game after letting Kenneth Walker leave in free agency for Kansas City.

Rookie Jadarian Price has not matched Walker’s production and is now on injured reserve, while Zach Charbonnet remains out with a knee injury.

In the loss to San Francisco, Seattle ran for 86 yards and lost two fumbles, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

The game has strengthened the view that San Francisco is a leading contender in the NFC and raised concerns about Seattle’s offense without Walker.