Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks: 3 Bold predictions for Week 14
By Samuel Teets
The Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings game in Week 14 will have huge playoff implications for the NFC.
The Seattle Seahawks have gotten hot at the right time. They are on a four game win streak and have gone from simply being in the hunt for a Wild Card spot to holding the fifth seed in the NFC. The Seahawks peaked last week against the San Francisco 49ers, putting up 43 points in a predictable victory. However, Seattle will be playing the sixth-seeded Minnesota Vikings in a clash of competitive NFC teams this weekend. The outcome is anything but predictable.
The Seahawks are currently 7-5 and the Vikings are a half game back at 6-5-1. With three NFC teams sitting at 6-6, the Vikings are on the verge of losing their temporary Wild Card spot. On top of that, they’re coming off of a loss to the New England Patriots.
During that game the offense proved highly ineffective and the defense struggled at times as well. Considering all that’s riding on this upcoming game, it could be the one to make or break the Vikings season.
As for the Seahawks, they could afford a loss and still remain in postseason striking range, but they’ll want to win this game big time. It’s significant not only because the Vikings and one of the 6-6 teams might leapfrog the Seahawks if they lose, but the Seahawks have to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. Considering it’s unlikely Seattle will win that game, they want a little extra cushioning on their Wild Card spot.
With such a significant game coming up, there’s a lot to look forward to.