The Seahawks needed a lot to go right Sunday, and not much did as Seattle was eliminated from playoff contention and the Rams claimed the NFC West title.

The Seattle Seahawks have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Rams’ win over the Cardinals on Saturday night opened the door for Los Angeles to clinch the NFC West, and then the Rams got enough wins from results around the league to clinch the fifth tiebreaker over Seattle,

The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they’re a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.