The Seattle Seahawks knew that they only needed a star quarterback to become Super Bowl contenders. For that reason, Mike Macdonald chose Sam Darnold, and the results were immediate.
The decision was very risky. Letting Geno Smith walk away to make a major change for the future. The Seahawks have ten wins in their last eleven games and an impressive 13-3 record.
Now, the Seattle Seahawks have an unbeatable opportunity. A win would give them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with the coveted No. 1 seed. The biggest obstacle in their path is the San Francisco 49ers.
What happens if Seahawks beat 49ers today in NFL Week 18?
If the Seahawks defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, they will officially win the NFC South and also clinch the No. 1 seed. That would give them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
What happens if Seattle Seahawks lose to 49ers?
If the Seahawks lose to the 49ers, they would fall to the No. 5 seed in the NFC and would have no chance to win the NFC West. That would force them to play on the road at least in the Wild Card Round.
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Are the Seahawks eliminated from playoffs if they lose to 49ers?
No. The Seattle Seahawks are not eliminated from the playoffs because they have already clinched their spot. The only thing that would happen is that they would no longer have the opportunity to win the NFC West and would be the No. 5 seed in the conference.
