We’ll find out very quickly where the Seahawks stand in relation to the rest of the NFC West. They face their division rivals in each of the next two weeks and three times between now and December 8. They are coming off the bye week this week. aim for the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks haven’t won in Santa Clara since October 2021, more than three years ago. They are currently undergoing six consecutive defeats to the 49ers, with their last victory dating back to December 2021.

Seattle is a 6.5-point underdog heading into the weekend. The odds are stacked squarely against the Seahawks in Week 11. The 49ers also have reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey back in action.

If Seattle loses this weekend, it could face a tough task against the first-place Arizona Cardinals with its season on the line. If it loses its next two games against the 49ers away and at home against the Cardinals, it will drop to 4-7 and 0-4 in the NFC West. That would be very close to a death sentence before Thanksgiving.

There are even scenarios where if the Seahawks drop these next two games and then win 10-7, they will still miss the playoffs. These next two games will be crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the season.

Given how strong the Seahawks’ remaining schedule is, they can’t afford to stumble during the bye week. After the two games against the 49ers and the Cardinals, Seattle returns to the road to face the Jets in New York. Then their difficult period takes place in Arizona, then against the Packers and the Vikings. These three teams could make the playoffs.

The Seahawks have the talent to compete with the talented teams on their schedule. In the building, they should expect to compete for a playoff spot. Especially after starting the season 3-0. Mike Macdonald must guide this ship through stormy waters to reach the promised land in January. Let’s hope that one Abe Lucas healthy and DK Metcalf can make the offense hum.

A split of the next two games would keep the Seahawks in the race. The abandonment of both games could send fans to their mock drafts to prepare for spring before December.

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