Fantasy football: Seahawks D/ST may not be a start in Week 5

The Seattle Seahawks' defense, also known as D/ST, has been performing exceptionally well in fantasy football throughout the season. However, Week 5 may not be a suitable time to start this unit due to an upcoming matchup against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers' high-powered offense, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, may pose a significant challenge to the Seahawks' defense.

Purdy has been an outstanding performer so far, with a passer rating of 126.2, 11 touchdowns, and only one interception. Additionally, he has rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Most impressively, Purdy has not been sacked yet this season, indicating that the Seahawks' pass rush might struggle to reach him.

Meanwhile, San Francisco has been dominating the rushing game, accounting for the seventh-most rushing yards in the NFL this season with 549 and scoring five rushing touchdowns. They have also posted the fourth-highest rushing first-down percentage in the league at 29.6%. The 49ers have started the year with a perfect 4-0 record and have scored at least 24 points in every game, demonstrating their offensive prowess.

Although the Seahawks' defense remains one of the best in the NFL, the 49ers' momentum and the team's talent across all skill positions make this matchup a tough test for the Seahawks' D/ST. Fantasy team managers should consider starting a backup D/ST or adding another unit from the waiver wire to start this week.