The Seahawks absolutely locked down the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, dropping them 17-3 in a huge win for the Emerald City. This wasn’t just another game, folks. That W keeps our boys right there, knocking on the door of the wild card picture in a seriously crowded NFC. After a tough stretch, seeing our team put up 17 points and hold the Cards to a measly 3, that’s the kind of gritty play Head Coach Mike Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury are building.
The Fight for the NFC Wild Card Just Got Nasty
This win was massive, moving the Seahawks to 5-4 overall and 2-1 in the NFC West. We needed that one badly because every team around us seems to be getting it done. The Los Angeles Rams also won their game, keeping them right behind us at 5-4. Even the Dallas Cowboys, currently 4-5, snagged a victory. This ain’t no cakewalk, the pressure is on big time, and the race for those wild card spots is tighter than a drum. Our 17-3 smackdown was vital to stay in the thick of it all.
NFC North Drama and What It Means for Our Hawks
While we were handling business, the NFC North was a complete circus. The Minnesota Vikings could have slid into first place in the NFC but got no help, with the San Francisco 49ers shellacking the Raiders to stay at the top. The Vikings now need a Monday night win just to keep pace. What’s even crazier? The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears all won their games too. That’s right, the entire NFC North looks like it’s headed to the playoffs right now!
So, where does that leave our Seahawks in the overall NFC picture?
1. San Francisco 49ers (7-1)
2. Minnesota Vikings (6-1) Monday Night Football
3. New York Giants (5-2-1)
4. Carolina Panthers (3-5, 1-1 NFCS)
5. Chicago Bears (7-2)
6. Detroit Lions (6-2)
7. Green Bay Packers (6-3)
8. **Seattle Seahawks (5-4, 2-1 NFCW)**
9. Los Angeles Rams (5-4, 0-2 NFCW)
10. Dallas Cowboys (4-5)
Our boys are sitting at number 8, just outside the current playoff spots. That Monday Night Football game for the Vikings is huge for everyone. If Minnesota loses, they fall behind the Bears in their division and drop all the way from second in the NFC to sixth, tying with the Lions. Any shuffle at the top can create ripple effects down to those wild card spots that Seattle is fighting for.
This is it, folks. Every snap, every tackle, every touchdown is gonna matter from here on out. Our Seahawks are 5-4 and right there. We gotta watch how this whole picture shakes up over the next few weeks, because our boys are right there, ready to make a move! Let’s go, 12s!
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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