Seahawks Boost Playoff Hopes with Win

The Seattle Seahawks secured a narrow 6-3 victory against the Chicago Bears, which keeps their playoff hopes alive but puts pressure on the Los Angeles Rams to beat the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams can clinch the NFC West title by winning on Saturday and having at least three other teams win, thereby achieving the necessary strength of victory tiebreaker over the Seahawks. If the Rams lose, it sets up a decisive Week 18 clash between the two teams, with the division title on the line. Seattle's path to the playoffs remains complicated, as they need to win their final games and rely on favorable outcomes from other matchups. The Seahawks are now assured a winning season for the third consecutive year, despite their ongoing struggles, including a record-setting number of sacks allowed. Both teams' fortunes hinge on the upcoming game, indicating the high stakes for the NFC West.