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Seahawks' only path to playoffs is to win NFC West, with help from Rams

Dec. 23, 2024 20:04 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they're a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That...

The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings

Dec. 23, 2024 18:43 PM EST

Sam Darnold sensed the backside pressure as soon as he dropped back with Minnesota trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, so he moved into a safe space in the pocket and did precisely what the Vikings would prefer him to do with the game on the line. He threw...

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Dec. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EST

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL ’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...

Seahawks' loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling

Dec. 22, 2024 21:34 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks' probability of making the playoffs fell to 24% after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who pulled ahead on a late touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to...

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24

Dec. 22, 2024 21:03 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold has inspired confidence in his coach and teammates throughout this career-changing season. With the Vikings facing another late deficit, they had no doubt he'd deliver. Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third...

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings

Dec. 20, 2024 17:57 PM EST

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward. After a disappointing loss to Green Bay allowed the Los Angeles Rams — who have the same record but own the tiebreaker advantage — to leapfrog them in the NFC West standings, the Seahawks are...

Vikings head to Seattle in matchup of teams tied for 1st in their respective divisions

Dec. 20, 2024 17:45 PM EST

Minnesota (12-2) at Seattle (8-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3. Series record: Seahawks lead 13-6. Against the spread: Vikings 9-4-1, Seahawks 6-7-1 Last meeting: The Vikings beat the Seahawks...

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings

Dec. 18, 2024 23:07 PM EST

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential...

Lions keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play

Dec. 18, 2024 14:15 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury. “We're in a holding pattern as of right now,” coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday. “That's a...

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

Dec. 17, 2024 18:19 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Caleb Williams had just trudged off the field after being chased all over the backfield by Minnesota's Jonathan Greenard during another failed third-down play for Chicago when he plopped down on the bench and rolled his head back in exhaustion. Having taken a...