Seahawks Standings: NFC West Race Heats Up

The NFC West has emerged as one of the NFL's most compelling divisions, with the Seattle Seahawks firmly in the thick of an intense three-way battle for supremacy. After Week 13, the Seahawks stand tied atop the division with the Los Angeles Rams at 9-3, while the San Francisco 49ers trail closely at 9-4. As the regular season enters its final five weeks, every game becomes crucial in determining who will claim this hard-fought division crown.

Current NFC West Standings

The AFC West picture looks like this as of late November:

Los Angeles Rams: 9-3 (own tiebreaker over Seahawks)
Seattle Seahawks: 9-3 (won Week 13 vs Vikings 26-0)
San Francisco 49ers: 9-4 (won Week 13 vs Browns 26-8)
Arizona Cardinals: 3-9

Current NFC West standings highlighting the three-way race - Image from https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfc-west-standings-how-rams-loss-seahawks-win-impact-playoff-chances/ar-AA1RrQPv

Tiebreakers and Their Impact

With three teams so closely matched, tiebreakers will be pivotal:

Rams vs Seahawks: LA holds the edge after their 21-19 Week 11 victory. They'll meet again in Week 16.
49ers vs Seahawks: San Francisco won Week 1 (17-13) and holds head-to-head tiebreaker. Their Week 18 matchup could decide seeding.
Divisional Record: 49ers lead with 4-1 record, Rams are 2-1, and Seahawks are 2-2.

"This division race may come down to which team can best navigate their remaining schedule while managing key tiebreakers."

Remaining Schedules: A Tale of Three Paths

Rams: Schedule Advantage

Los Angeles has the NFL's seventh-easiest remaining slate:

Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
Week 15: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 16: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 18: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Only two games remain against winning teams, with just one road contest against a quality opponent.

Seahawks: Tough Road Ahead

Seattle faces the NFL's third-toughest remaining schedule:

Week 14: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 15: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 17: at Carolina Panthers
Week 18: at San Francisco 49ers

Four of their final five games are against teams with winning records, including two road games against division rivals.

49ers: Bye Week and Home-Finish

After a Week 14 bye, San Francisco's schedule:

Week 15: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 17: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 18: vs. Seattle Seahawks

The 49ers benefit from three of their final four games at Levi's Stadium.

Odds and Predictions

According to DraftKings Sportsbook:

Los Angeles Rams: -140 (favorite)
Seattle Seahawks: +210
San Francisco 49ers: +475

Seahawks defensive stand during their 26-0 victory over the Vikings - Image from https://www.masslive.com/tv/2025/11/where-to-watch-vikings-vs-seahawks-free-stream-today.html

What's Next?

The Seahawks' dominant 26-0 victory over the Vikings in Week 13 demonstrated their defensive prowess, while the Rams' surprising loss to the Panthers created an opening. With five games remaining, every contest will impact the playoff picture. The Week 16 Rams-Seahawks rematch and Week 18 49ers-Seahawks showdown could ultimately decide the division champion.

Seattle's ability to overcome their difficult schedule while managing tiebreakers against division rivals will be critical in their quest for a division title and home-field advantage in the playoffs.