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The Seattle Seahawks secured a playoff spot and first place in the NFC West after a comeback victory against the Rams. With a 12-3 record, they control their destiny for the NFC’s top seed and a first-round bye. While winning out guarantees the division title and top seed, they could clinch the NFC West as early as Week 17 with specific scenarios involving Rams and 49ers losses. There’s even an outside chance they could clinch the No. 1 seed this weekend.

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Seahawks Clinch Playoff Berth, Eye NFC West Title After Thrilling Victory Over Rams

Seattle, WA – The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the playoffs! A thrilling, comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football secured the Seahawks’ first playoff berth under second-year Head Coach Mike Macdonald and the 11th of General Manager John Schneider’s tenure. The victory also propelled the Seahawks into first place in the NFC West.

At 12-3, the Seahawks boast the best record in the NFC and control their own destiny for the conference’s top seed and a coveted first-round bye. While winning their remaining two games guarantees both the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed, the Seahawks could clinch the division as early as Week 17 with the right combination of results.

Here are the scenarios for clinching NFC West:

  • A Seahawks win and a Rams loss or tie and a 49ers loss or tie.
  • A Seahawks win or tie and a Rams loss and a 49ers loss.

An unlikely series of events could even see the Seahawks clinch the No. 1 seed in Week 17:

  • A Seahawks win against the Panthers and a Rams loss or tie and a tie between the 49ers and the Bears.

The Seahawks face the Carolina Panthers next, knowing their playoff future is firmly in their hands.

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