With Week 16 in the books, the NFL clarified what the playoff picture looks like heading into the holidays. Here is the Seahawks' path.

Two weeks ago, the NFL power rankers were beginning to believe in the Seahawks. Now? Well, let's just say consecutive home losses did not impress.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)

Taking care of business in Chicago will be the first step, but the Seahawks will need significant help to make Week 18 a winner-take-all NFC West title game.

Through AJ Barner’s first season, he has shown that he can be more than just a “blocking tight end” and show up in big moments.

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.

The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn't be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North and for the top seed in the NFC playoffs at 13-2.

Leagues react to spate of burglaries of players’ homes such as Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce plus NBA stars during games.

The Seattle Seahawks have to play two Thursday Night Football games this season. The first came back in Week 6 when they got thrashed by the visiting San Francisco 49ers. The second will come a few days from now when they visit the Chicago Bears for the final TNF game of the 2024 NFL season.

The Minnesota Vikings move to 13-2 and push their winning streak to eight games with a 27-24 victory on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Former USC Trojans now Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his third fourth-quarter go-ahead drive in the last four games, connecting with receiver Justin Jefferson for the game-winning touchdown in a 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks.