The Seattle Seahawks play in the NFC West, of course, and while that might be meaningless information to some, the issue is that the division is fantastically good. A loss, even a logical one, could cost Seattle a playoff spot. A loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 would not be logical.
Head coach Mike Macdonald's team has all the advantages. The team is at home, has the better quarterback, the better roster overall, and is healthier. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out with a concussion. Seattle will face Max Brosmer instead.