What do Seahawks need to get in the playoffs? How Mike Macdonald and co. can clinch postseason berth after Week 17 clash vs. Bears
The Seattle Seahawks will be up against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. The Seahawks will feature in this week's Thursday Night Football game as they work towards a playoff berth.
Hence, before their very important game at Soldier Field in Chicago, let's examine the Seahawks' playoff chances.
What do the Seattle Seahawks need to make the playoffs?
The Seattle Seahawks are 8-7 and they're currently second in the NFC West behind the Los Angeles Rams. They are looking to win their TNF game to be level on wins with the Rams before Matthew Stafford and Co. face off against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. Hence, the Seahawks must record a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
The Sportskeeda playoff predictor has the Seattle Seahawks ending the season with a 9-8 record. That'll put them out of the playoffs due to not clinching their division and not going in via the wildcard slots.
Seattle Seahawks' playoff chances in Week 17
The Seattle Seahawks have slim chances of making the playoffs this season. They'll need to win both their remaining games and hope the Los Angeles Rams slip up.
They are in if the Seahawks beat the Bears and Rams in Weeks 17 and 18. If they lose to the Bears, the Rams lose in Week 17, and the Seahawks beat the Rams in Week 18, then also they're in.
However, if the Seahawks lose in Week 17 and the Rams win this Week, they're out. The NFC is too strong this year for a nine-win team to qualify via a wildcard slot.
Seattle Seahawks face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18
The Seattle Seahawks will face the Los Angeles Rams in a potential winner-takes-all game in Week 18. The game will occur at SoFi Stadium, which gives the Rams home ground advantage.
Both teams enter Week 17 with decent chances of making the playoffs. However, it might be a different scenario at the end of the game week. The top of the NFC West is as tight as they come, and both teams might be a tough matchup for any side in the wildcard round.