A Seahawks win next week will guarantee a spot in the playoffs. In that respect, Seattle doesn’t need to beat the Chiefs. But a 10-6 team that wins its last two games is more impressive than one that loses two of its last three. And winning both would lock up the fifth seed. In the spirit of giving, the Baltimore Ravens just made a ten win season for the Hawks slightly more likely.
No, the Ravens didn’t kidnap Patrick Mahomes – although that would be a great re-enactment of The Ransom of Red Chief, wouldn’t it?