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Around The NFC West: Week 2

Rams and 49ers won while the Seahawks fell to 0-2

Chicago Bears defensive back Prince Amukamara (20) runs away from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) to the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago.
Chicago Bears defensive back Prince Amukamara (20) runs away from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) to the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Last time out: 49ers 30, Lions 27

Record: 1-1 overall, 0-0 in division

Snapshot: A late Jimmy Garoppolo interception was wiped out because of a penalty as the 49ers held on for their first win. The Lions cut a 17-point deficit to a field goal in the fourth quarter and defensive back Tracy Walker returned the pick all the way to the San Francisco 7, but a defensive holding penalty on teammate Quandre Diggs nullified it and gave the 49ers a first down.

Notable: San Francisco running back Matt Breida carried the ball 11 times for 138 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Garoppolo was 18-of-26 for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford finished 34-of-53 for 347 yards and three touchdowns.

Quotable: "A win is a win. I'm extremely excited about that and we're all happy, but it was extremely frustrating there at the end. I thought we had a chance to completely finish them and put it away." -- coach Kyle Shanahan, via NBC Sports, on allowing the Lions back in the game.

Key Stat: One. The number of catches allowed by cornerback Richard Sherman in 99 snaps through the first two games, per Pro Football Focus.

Next up: The 49ers will travel to play the Chiefs in Week 3

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Last time out: Bears 24, Seahawks 17

Record: 0-2 overall, 0-0 in division

Snapshot: Russell Wilson threw an interception that Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara returned for a touchdown with 6:37 remaining to help clinch the win for Chicago. Wilson finished 22-of-36 for 226 yards with two touchdowns and the pick. He was sacked six times.

Notable: Cornerback Shaquill Griffin had a pair of interceptions in the loss. Linebacker Mychal Kendricks had three tackles and a sack in his Seattle debut. The Seahawks only mustered 74 rushing yards on 22 carries.

Quotable: "We're not used to this. We're going to win some football games and get rolling." – coach Pete Carroll, via Seahawks.com, on the 0-2 start

Injury Update: Wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee), linebacker Bobby Wagner (groin) and linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) all missed the game.

Next up: The Seahawks host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3

LOS ANGELES RAMS

Last time out: Rams 34, Cardinals 0

Record: 2-0 overall, 1-0 in division

Snapshot: The Rams scored on fourth-and-goal from the 1 on the last play of the first half for a 19-0 lead and cruised to the win. Quarterback Jared Goff was 24-of-32 for 354 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Running back Todd Gurley carried the ball 19 times for only 42 yards but scored three touchdowns.

Notable: The Rams defense limited the Cardinals to 137 total yards and five first downs. Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford was 17-of-27 for 90 yards and an interception. New Rams punt returner JoJo Natson averaged 22.2 yards on six returns, with a long of 60.

Quotable: "I can't remember the time I've seen a defense play that complete from whistle-to-whistle from first quarter to the fourth quarter. They did an excellent job and that offense has some good players." – Rams coach Sean McVay on the shutout

Injury Update: Kicker Greg Zuerlein injured his groin in warmups. The Rams used punter Johnny Hekker on kickoffs and field goals.

Next up: The Rams will host the Chargers in Week 3

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