When the Seahawks beat the Browns a few weeks back, it seemed like their chances of making the playoffs were all but assured. However, things have gone south ever since and it’s taken a toll on their postseason odds. Heading into tonight’s road game against the Cowboys, Seattle has lost three of the last four games. That makes this week’s matchup an absolutely must-win scenario for the Seahawks.
According to the playoff math by Pro Football Focus, a win tonight for Seattle would increase their chances of making the postseason to 74%. However, a loss would drop them all the way down to 37%.
That’s the second-largest playoff leverage for any NFL team this week, trailing only Russell Wilson and the Broncos – who will have a 64% chance to make it if they beat C.J. Stroud and the Texans and only a 21% chance with a loss.
Other outlets have different numbers, though. The New York Times playoff machine is not nearly as kind. At the moment they’re only projecting a 36% chance for Seattle or make the postseason. Beating the Cowboys would increase it to 58%, while losing would put them at 30%.
Either way, it’s a critically important game. A victory would give them a shot to come out of this heinous four-week stretch with a 7-7 record – enough for at least a puncher’s chance at a Wild Card spot. For now, they’re holding onto the No. 6 seed in the NFC.
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