The Seahawks took over first place in the NFC West with a thrilling, comeback win over the Rams on Thursday night, and in doing so they also clinched a playoff berth, their first under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald, and 11th in John Schneider's 16 seasons as the team's general manager.
At 12-3, the Seahawks also have the best record in the NFC, meaning with two games remaining, they control their own destiny for the conference's top seed and the first-round bye that comes with it.
And while winning out is the only guaranteed path to NFC West title and the No. 1 seed, the Seahawks do still have a possibility of clinching the division in Week 17, and while unlikely, there is also a path to clinching the No. 1 seed this weekend.
The Seahawks would clinch the NFC West this weekend with win and a Rams loss or tie against the Falcons as well as a 49ers loss or tie against the Bears, or the Seahawks would clinch the division with a win or tie and a Rams loss and 49ers loss.
There is one path to clinching the No. 1 seed in Week 17, albeit an unlikely one. For that to take place, the Seahawks would need a win in Carolina combined with a Rams loss or tie and a 49ers and Bears tie.
Here is the official breakdown from the league:
Seattle clinches NFC West division title and the NFC's No. 1 seed, lone first-round bye and home-field advantage with:
- SEA win + LAR loss or tie + SF-CHI tie
Seattle clinches NFC West division title with:
- SEA win + LAR loss or tie + SF loss or tie OR
- SEA tie + LAR loss + SF loss
The Seahawks face off against the L.A. Rams in primetime in Week 16. Check out the best game action photos from the pivotal division showdown at Lumen Field.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
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Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
Seahawks vs. Rams in a Rivalries matchup in Week 16 on December 18th, 2025.
