The 49ers' win over the Seahawks moves them into 1st place in the NFC West

What a difference a win makes!

The San Francisco 49ers appeared to be in a spiral heading into their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. They had lost three straight, including two to division opponents where San Francisco held a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, and were 14th of 16 in the NFC standings.

A win was a necessity at Lumen Field, and the 49ers pulled through despite a few bumps along the way.

While San Francisco needed a win for some stability early this season, they also had a chance to advance to the playoffs by overtaking the Seahawks in the NFC West.

The 49ers' 36-24 victory over Seattle moved them into a tie with the Seahawks at 3-3 overall, but placed San Francisco in first place in the division due to the head-to-head matchup they now have against the Seahawks.

This is what the status looks like on Sunday:

1. 49ers (3-3)
2. Seahawks (3-3)
3. Cardinals (2-3)
4. Aries (1-4)

It's too early to begin the game plan, but the 49ers' margin for error is so small that any deficit they can make up in the race for a playoff spot matters.

The Cardinals play the Packers on Sunday in Green Bay. A win would push the 49ers into second place in the standings. A loss would ensure San Francisco retains the NFC West lead heading into Week 7.