Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Not for long! https://t.co/P3d2VNekJJ
— Touchdown Wire (@TheNFLWire) December 29, 2020
The Seattle Seahawks clinched a playoff spot in Week 15 against Washington and won the NFC West on Sunday over the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field.
For their efforts in securing the division title, the Seahawks have jumped all the way up from No. 8 to No. 5 in Touchdown Wire’s post-Week 16 NFL power rankings.
“With the NFC West secured, the Seahawks can now think about positioning. They still have an outside shot at the first-round bye, if they win in Week 17 and the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints both lose,” writes Mark Scofield. “Oh, and remember Seattle fans, that was a damn good defense that the Seahawks faced Sunday.
“And yours might just be getting better at the right time.”
The Seahawks square off against the 49ers next Sunday to close out their regular season – here’s how Seattle has an outside chance of clinching a first-round bye.
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