The Seattle Seahawks got a big boost to their potential playoff picture on Sunday, and they didn’t even have to step on the field to do so.
The 49ers lost a close battle to the Ravens, 20-17, after Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker nailed a 49-yard field goal as time expired to give them the win.
The loss dropped San Francisco to 10-2 on the season.
Should Seattle defeat Minnesota on Monday night, they would also be 10-2 on the season, and in first place in the NFC West and second overall in the NFC. They currently hold the tiebreaker over their NFC West rivals after defeating them in overtime in Week 10.
As great as a win would be for Seattle’s fortunes, a loss would put them 9-3 on the year and all the way down to sixth place in the NFC.
Minnesota would hold a tiebreaker over them for the rest of the year, and they are currently locked in a tie for the NFC North title – with Green Bay holding the tiebreaker over them.
So, without question, Monday night’s battle will have huge playoff implications in the crowded NFC.
However – San Francisco will get a chance to even the score against Seattle in Week 17, in what promises to be one of the most exciting finishes of any NFL season in recent memory.
