NFC West Report Week 9: Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a close win on Monday Night Football to solidify control of the NFC West. They are now two games ahead of the Arizona Cardinals, who were on a bye this week. The Los Angeles Rams lost, virtually ending their playoff hopes.

NFC West standings through Week 9.Week 9 outcome: 31-25 win over the Buffalo Bills (4-5)

Yet another Seahawks game that was heavily influenced by blundering referees. Both teams racked up doubled digit penalties, the Bills with 10 and the Seahawks with 11. The first half ended in an indescribable flurry of inept officiating, in which a bizarre string of penalties lead to Bills kicker Dan Carpenter missing a 54 yard field goal. Those lost…