Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith suffered a knee injury in a blowout Week 15 primetime defeat to the Green Bay Packers. Smith exited the contest and was replaced by backup signal caller Sam Howell. Howell was ineffective, completing five-of-14 passing attempts for 24 yards and an interception.

The Seattle Seahawks suffered heartbreak on Sunday, losing 27-24 to the Minnesota during Sunday's Week 16 contest. The Seahawks had an opportunity to win the game late. Starting quarterback Geno Smith took possession of the ball trailing by three with

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.

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)

Here's an early look at some predictions and picks to win the AFC, NFC and which team will be the Super Bowl 59 champion.

It is Christmas Eve but the Seattle Seahawks are still hard at work preparing for their Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears. Seattle is in dire need of a win to keep their fading playoff hopes alive.

Unsurprisingly, Kenneth Walker III was absent from even the walkthrough, having suffered an ankle injury late against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Walker has already missed four games this season with various ailments,