NFC Playoff Picture: Seahawks remain outside of final Wild Card spot despite win

The Seattle Seahawks moved to a 5-4 record following a victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but they remain in the eighth spot in the NFC playoff standings, just outside the final Wild Card position. Other results across the conference worked against Seattle, particularly in the NFC North, where the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers all maintained their hold on the three Wild Card seeds.

Field Gulls writer Mookie Alexander notes that the NFC West title may soon be out of reach with the San Francisco 49ers sitting at 7-1. Alexander suggests that Seattle must contend with a competitive NFC North field and a resurgent Los Angeles Rams team, cautioning that even 10 wins may not suffice to secure a postseason berth.