SEATTLE -- Technically, mathematically, the Seattle Seahawks have not yet clinched a playoff berth.
But, barring something catastrophic, the Seahawks will again be playing in the games that matter most come January.
After Monday night's 21-7 win against the Minnesota Vikings moved Seattle to 8-5 on the season, its chances of reaching the postseason jumped to 99.6 percent, according to ESPN's Football Power Index calculations.
This win was undoubtedly ugly with yards hard to come by and points even more scarce. And that's exactly what should concern Seattle's potential playoff opponents.