The NFC North is absolutely on fire this season, tearing through the rest of the league with a mind-boggling 17-3 combined record against non-NFC North teams. That 85 percent success rate? It’s the highest any division has posted in the NFL since the 1970 merger, which is just insane. You hear that, 12s? That’s the sound of our path to the postseason getting a whole lot tougher.
NFC North Is Flexing on Everyone
Seriously, think about it. The Vikings, Bears, Lions, and Packers, all of them are just straight-up winning outside their division. This isn’t just one hot team; it’s an entire division flexing on everyone else. Nobody’s done this since before most of us were born, maybe ever. It proves the NFC North is hands down the best division in the NFL right now, and the numbers don’t lie. They’re making a statement, and the rest of the league is definitely noticing.
What This Dominance Means for the Emerald City
Now, here’s where it hits home for us in the Emerald City. All four of those NFC North teams, in theory, could make the playoffs. And if they do, every single one of them would have to finish higher in the wild-card standings than our Hawks. That’s assuming the 49ers lock up the NFC West, which let’s be real, is always a threat. So, as these guys keep racking up wins, our Seahawks need to be absolutely perfect just to keep pace in that wild-card race. It’s not just about winning our games, it’s about these other guys *not* winning theirs, and they are not cooperating.
The Grind Continues: A Look Ahead
This week, some of those NFC North squads have what looks like an “easier” path to keep their incredible run going. The Bears are hosting the Buccaneers, and the Lions are visiting the Dolphins. You bet they’ll be looking to turn 17-3 into 19-3. For the Packers, it’s a tougher road against the Patriots in New England, and the Vikings have to battle the Bills on Monday night. Keeping that 85 percent win rate alive is going to be a grind for everyone, but man, they’ve shown they can do it. So, while we’re always rooting for our Hawks, we’ve gotta keep a close eye on this NFC North freight train. Every win they stack up makes our climb that much steeper. Our guys need to be ready, because this division isn’t slowing down, and the wild-card spots are getting snatched up fast. Let’s see how our Seahawks respond to this pressure, because the rest of the league, and especially the NFC North, is setting a brutally high bar.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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