Match results: It wasn't easy, but the Vikings managed to come out victorious. seahawks Sunday, 27th to 24th, with a wild atmosphere. The win improved their season record to 13-2, tying them with the Lions for the best record in the NFC and NFC North. With the Week 18 showdown in Detroit approaching, the Vikings still have a top seed and a district championship in sight if they can get a win over their rivals.
The Seahawks are in a similar position, although they lost and fell to 8-7. They currently trail the Rams in the NFC West, but are scheduled to play the Rams in Week 18, leaving them with a chance to clinch both a divisional and wild-card spot. Los Angeles currently holds the direct tiebreaker.
As we approach the holiday season, the big picture of the NFC playoffs is starting to come into focus, but there's still the possibility of a major upset over the final spot or two. In week 16, seattle seahawks to host minnesota vikings It's a must-win game for Seattle, and a game Minnesota is really happy to win. The game kicks off at 4:05 PM ET and the Vikings are field goal favorites. FanDuel Sportsbook.
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The Vikings are in second place in the NFC North with a 12-2 record. They clinched a playoff berth, but the result in Week 15 left the door wide open for them to win the district title. The Vikings beat the Bears and the Lions lost to the Bills. This moves the Vikings into a tie for first place in Week 18, when Minnesota travels to Detroit. The Lions win the first meeting between the two teams, and if both teams win in Weeks 16 and 17, the finale will clinch the district title.
Notably, that also applies to the No. 1 seed. The Vikings are currently the No. 5 seed, but depending on how the rest of the game plays out, they could finish as high as the No. 1 seed or as low as the No. 6 seed.
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The Seahawks are in a tight race for the NFC West. They are tied for first place in the division with the Rams at 8-6. The Rams won the Week 9 matchup, and the teams will meet again in Week 18. The Seahawks currently sit in eighth place, one game behind the Commanders for the final wild-card spot. Even if they lose this game, they still have a chance at a wild card berth, but the district title is their best chance of making the playoffs.
Impact on tiebreaker
These two teams are not competing for the same playoff spot, so there is no tiebreaker effect between them. However, this matchup could impact the conference record and common game tiebreak against their respective competitors.
