There was a lot of doubt that the Seattle Seahawks (14-3) would be a serious consideration for the NFC’s No. 1 seed going into the final week of the season. Not

Sam Darnold completed 20 of 26 passes for 198 yards in the win. While efficient through the air, Seattle leaned heavily on its ground game. Kenneth Walker rushed for 97 yards on 16 carries, while Zach Charbonnet added 74 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts. On the other side, Purdy finished 19 of 27 for 127 yards with one interception.

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo has been designated to return to practice from injured reserve ahead of the team’s January 7 session, a notable procedural step that opens the door for him to play in the postseason. The team announced the news on their website.

Just 2 days on the practice field for NFC's number-one seed. It plays again weekend of Jan. 17-18. Seattle's left tackles get paid, thanked.

This week's power rankings look ahead to what's next for all 32 teams — especially those that missed the playoffs.

The Seattle Seahawks had to overcome an early coaching miscue and kicking issues in Saturday's Week 18 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks’ vaunted defense has stood tall all season, and aced its final test of the regular season before entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 1 seed