Some questions that could be answered concern rookie running back Thomas Rawls, the offensive line and whether the Legion of Boom can beat a top-quality quarterback like Ben Roethlisberger.
There won’t be an official obituary if the Seahawks lose on Sunday, but 12s would have the green light to mourn.
A defeat would not mathematically eliminate Seattle from the playoffs, but it surely would pragmatically.
At 5-5, the Hawks’ margin for error is rainbow-sprinkle thin. In other words (dramatic statement alert), this game vs. Pittsburgh could mean the season.
Fortunately for the Seahawks, they are still packed with potential.