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New Orleans Saints: 49ers loss keeps hopes for the No. 1 seed alive

After the New Orleans Saints lost a brutal game to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, it seemed as though all hopes of outrunning the 8-0 San Fransisco 49ers were impossible.

That would leave it inevitable that the 49ers would oust the Saints for the No. 1 seed in the NFC side of the NFL playoffs. After all, the Saints would be two games back and would still be behind even with a Week 14 victory over San Fran.

But, a miracle happened on Monday night. The Seattle Seahawks (7-2) upset the 8-0 San Fransisco 49ers giving them their first loss of the season and keeping the Saints in contention for the No.