49ers beat Seahawks 32-29 in divisive final-seconds call

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 04:24 · Archive

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a controversial finish when officials ruled Cooper Kupp short of a first down with 54 seconds remaining.

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 on Sunday in a dramatic finish that left NFL fans disputing the officials' final decision. With 54 seconds remaining and the Seahawks facing fourth-and-10, wide receiver Cooper Kupp attempted to gain the first down by leaping forward as he drifted out of bounds at the 40-yard line. The officials ruled he was just short of the marker, and the decision stood after review.

Fans expressed fury at the call on social media. One wrote that the game was 'rigged', whilst others questioned how the play was not a first down and claimed the Seahawks had been 'robbed'.

49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams praised the victory and described the NFC West as a 'triangle rivalry' involving San Francisco, Seattle and the Rams. Williams said winning in the division was 'better than normal'. The 49ers now lead the division by two games, with the Rams and Seahawks expected to play next, potentially affecting the standings.

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• 49ers star talks ‘triangle rivalry’ in NFC West after huge win over SeahawksThe 49ers got the win in Seattle Sunday. The Seahawks presented perhaps the toughest challenge for San Francisco through the first five weeks of the season. The 49ers rose to the occasion and mustered a 32-29 win over the defending champions. San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams reacts following an NFL football game against...New York Post · 12 Oct, 04:06
• 49ers-Seahawks showdown ends in controversy as game-sealing call leaves NFL fans dividedThe reigning Super Bowl champions thought they had the chance to extend the divisional showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, only for a divisive call from the officials to crush their hopes.Daily Mail Sport · 12 Oct, 02:03

In this story: San Francisco 49ers · Seattle Seahawks · Cooper Kupp · Trent Williams · Los Angeles Rams · NFC West

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