
The 49ers are 2.5-point underdogs in New Orleans, according to OddsShark.
Before we get to the Seahawks win that gives them the first place lead in the NFC West, can we just give it up for the Seahawks tribute to New Edition? They narrowly beat San Francisco at home in Week 13, needing a last-second field goal in order to pull out a 20-17 victory. That means New Orleans is the new top seed in the NFC.
The 49ers have only been defeated by top Super Bowl contenders.
This game is the most important one of the season for New Orleans, as it faces a team that has the potential to make a deep postseason run.
The vulnerability of the Patriots' offense was exposed on national TV in last week's loss to the Texans, and the question of whether Brady is washed is resurfacing.
Minnesota entered Week 13 with the fifth-best run defense.
The Rams' impressive victory over the Cardinals improved their record to 7-5, and encouraged a team that six days earlier had suffered a 45-6 drubbing by the Baltimore Ravens.
Bears within two games of final playoff spot
Of course like any team, hitting on their draft picks will be key, and there will also be plenty of free agents to evaluate. That closeness allows the Seahawks to fight adversity, come back from deficits and win games in the fourth quarter.
The NFC North title will likely be on the line when Green Bay and Minnesota meet Monday, Dec. 23.
The Seattle Seahawks celebrate after a 60 yard touchdown by David Moore #83 of the Seattle Seahawks against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Both teams have had their share of triumphs and struggles so far.
Over the next three weeks, the Bears host the Cowboys, visit the Packers and host the Chiefs.
The 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff time for Seahawks vs. Vikings marks the first of two consecutive prime-time appearances for Seattle. The Seahawks earned a 30-29 home win against the Rams in week five.
Goff passed for 424 yards and two touchdowns, running back Todd Gurley rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, and receiver Robert Woods and tight end Tyler Higbee had career-best games as the Rams produced a season-best 549 yards against the Cardinals. Usually, high-seeded teams rest their best players in Week 17, but Seattle and San Francisco may not have that luxury this season.
Indeed, Minnesota still controls its own fate - including tightening up its defense after allowing the most rushing yards in Seattle (218) since Mike Zimmer's first year at the helm and somehow mitigating the dramatic demise of Xavier Rhodes, who was absolutely torched yet again Monday night. "That was one of about two dozen plays that you could point to".
Dario Offstein is a junior writing about sports.
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